Both swords were found intact in their scabbards. One of the swords has an ornate, copper-alloy scabbard designed to be worn at the waist. Several polished gems decorate the scabbard's edges, and ...

Two expertly crafted swords, still in their copper-alloy scabbards, were also discovered. One was richly decorated, and included at least two swastikas carved on to polished gems.

Object Details user Jackson, Andrew Description Physical Description Forged steel with metal scabbard. Specific History Andrew Jackson carried this sword and scabbard while commanding the American ...

Hanger-type sword of forged steel with grooved blade. Grip of green-dyed ivory with silver strip decoration. Leather scabbard with silver trim. Specific History George Washington wore this simple ...

I bought this sword and scabbard in 1959 from a work colleague in Lancashire. It's an undressed sword for use by light cavalryman - e.g. Lancers. Comments are closed for this object.

Bronze Age sword still in its wooden scabbard features in 3,000-year-old hoard of 'exceptional' objects that are saved for the nation after lucky metal detectorist is handed undisclosed sum.

—2,300-year-old Celtic helmet discovered in Poland. The second sword was longer and its scabbard still has its suspension rings that allowed it to be attached to a belt on the waist.

The sword and scabbard went on display at Peterborough Museum, only to be stolen. They disappeared for many years only to turn up at auction in Germany in 2005.

The sword and scabbard went on display at Peterborough Museum, only to be stolen. They disappeared for many years only to turn up at auction in Germany in 2005.