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Sakalord364 · 20th March 2024, 01:33 AM

I noticed that the scabbard reinforcements on these Polish scabbards were oddly similar to the reenforcement on this early 20th century Afghan Sabre. Was this just a coincidence, or was this perhaps some ottoman technique that influenced both cultures?

I’m also curious when these reinforcements were actually applied to the scabbard itself, was this just a design element when making the scabbard, or was this a way of repairing a split scabbard?

20th March 2024, 01:33 AM	#1
Sakalord364 Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 52	Reinforcements on the scabbard of Polish sabres, and a 20th century example? I noticed that the scabbard reinforcements on these Polish scabbards were oddly similar to the reenforcement on this early 20th century Afghan Sabre. Was this just a coincidence, or was this perhaps some ottoman technique that influenced both cultures? I’m also curious when these reinforcements were actually applied to the scabbard itself, was this just a design element when making the scabbard, or was this a way of repairing a split scabbard? Attached Images