Scabbard Collection

The Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen
Pictured are members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) on the Mall as the Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen

Habit of Coriolanus in the Tragedy of Coriolanus (engraving)
3640619 Habit of Coriolanus in the Tragedy of Coriolanus (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of Coriolanus in the Tragedy of Coriolanus)

The Regalia of Scotland, The Sceptre, The Sword of State and Scabbard, and Lord High Treasurers Mace (chromolitho)
2812014 The Regalia of Scotland, The Sceptre, The Sword of State and Scabbard, and Lord High Treasurers Mace (chromolitho) by English School

Armour of the 16th Century (coloured engraving)
972910 Armour of the 16th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armour of the 16th Century)

King Henry VIII of England, 1595. The king in blue steel armour edged with gold, pass-guards, gauntlets
FLO4678562 King Henry VIII of England, 1595. The king in blue steel armour edged with gold, pass-guards, gauntlets, breastplate and pauldrons with red cross, lamboys, visored helmet with plumes

Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54,55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57,58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64,65
FLO4702291 Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54,55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57,58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64,65, double headed axe of the Danes called a Bipennis 66, Danish axes 67,68

A knight of the Montford family, 1286. He wears a chainmail hauberk with armorial surcoat, sword in scabbard on belt
FLO4678329 A knight of the Montford family, 1286. He wears a chainmail hauberk with armorial surcoat, sword in scabbard on belt, and carries a mace and shield with coat of arms

Large dagger with a Damascus steel blade from Qajar, Iran
3079241 Large dagger with a Damascus steel blade from Qajar, Iran; (add.info.: Large dagger with a Damascus steel blade from Qajar, Iran. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Crooked Knife (wood, steel, leather and paint)
PEM216344 Crooked Knife (wood, steel, leather and paint) by American School, (19th century); length: 25 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

A knight armed with a martel, 1220. He wears a chainmail hauberk, hood, chausses
FLO4678625 A knight armed with a martel, 1220. He wears a chainmail hauberk, hood, chausses, and carries a buckler and martel de fer (war hammer)

Sword presented to Lord Clyde, G.C.B. on Thursday week, by the Common Council of London, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sword presented to Lord Clyde, G.C.B. on Thursday week, by the Common Council of London, 1860. In accordance with a vote of a Court of Common Council held some time ago the Freedom of the City of

Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. a.a.: Limbing Spear (of Penaga-wood) and Spear-head sheath; b.b.: Padang and Scabbard, used by Malay Rajahs; c.: Lading, for cutting wood

Warrior with Drawn Sword, 1808. Creator: Joannes Echarcus Carolus Alberti
Warrior with Drawn Sword, 1808

Consul's Attendant; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Consul's Attendant; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Embroidered Leather Scabbard, c. 1936. Creator: Lyman Young
Embroidered Leather Scabbard, c. 1936

Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Sketches of the Emperor John VIII Palaeologus, a Monk, and a Scabbard, 1438. Creator: Pisanello
Sketches of the Emperor John VIII Palaeologus, a Monk, and a Scabbard, 1438

Sword of the Emperor Napoleon, at Windsor Castle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sword of the Emperor Napoleon, at Windsor Castle, 1850. This interesting relic of the Emperor is preserved in the magnificent collection of arms in the north corridor at Windsor Castle

Koryak Artifacts. 1-2. Spears; 3-4. Scabbards; 5. Road Knife; 6. Woman's Knife; 7-8. Grass... 1856
Koryak Artifacts. 1-2. Spears; 3-4. Scabbards; 5. Road Knife; 6. Woman's Knife; 7-8. Grass Baskets; 9-10. Pipes; 11. Snuff Box; 12. Tobacco Pouch; 13-14. Belt Buckles, 1856

Buman (Illig Qaghan), founder of Kaghanate Bum�an (Illig Qaghan)
Bumin Khagan (Illig Qaghan, reigned 551-552), founder of the Turkic Kaghanate. This form of government was typical for the Eurasian Steppe from the 6th to the 10th century. circa 6th century

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Pictured are the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards providing a large Guard of Honour at Buckingham Palace for the ceremonial arrival of the Commonwealth Heads of Government in London

Siebe Gorman steel bladed diver's knife with bronze scabbard

Great Sword of State with scabbard, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1626 for the coronation of Charles I and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Sir Robert de Septvans, c1306, (1924). From a brass in St Marys Church, Chartham, Kent. Sir Robert was custodian of Rochester Castle during the reign of Edward I

Duke of Cambridge Takes the Salute for his First Colonelis Review
Pictured, the first time HRH Prince William carries out his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards Regiment. William is the Irish Guards first royal colonel and its Colonel-in-Chief is the Queen

WWI German Mauser Gewehr M 98 rifle bayonet
First World War German Mauser Gewehr M.98 butcher blade rifle bayonet. Manufactured by Packohlger & Co. Solingen in its metal scabbard. Firearms & Equipment

Excalibur Acquired
Arthur, accompanied by Merlin, acquires the magic sword Excalibur, and its even more magic scabbard, from the Lady of the Lake

Dagger and sheath, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold inlaid with lapis lazuli)
XBP234070 Dagger and sheath, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold inlaid with lapis lazuli) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Japanese Woodblock Print Male Actor with Sword
Scabbard, Traditional Japanese Woodblocks, 118455586

Sword, scabbard, signet ring, buckle and other objects found in the tomb of Childeric I (c)
6338839 Sword, scabbard, signet ring, buckle and other objects found in the tomb of Childeric I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Sword, scabbard, signet ring)

Scabbard Chape, Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9). Creator: Unknown
Scabbard Chape, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9)

Court Sword and Scabbard, Paris, c. 1810. Creator: Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Court Sword and Scabbard, Paris, c. 1810

Scabbard Slide, Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9). Creator: Unknown
Scabbard Slide, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9)

Composite Smallsword and Scabbard, Dutch, Hilt: c. 1650 / 60; blade: 1750 / 60
Composite Smallsword and Scabbard, Dutch, Hilt: c. 1650/60; blade: 1750/60

Smallsword and Scabbard, England, 1770 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Smallsword and Scabbard, England, 1770/80

Dagger with Scabbard, Turkey, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Dagger with Scabbard, Turkey, 18th/19th century

Smallsword and Scabbard, England, c. 1785. Creator: Thomas Prosser
Smallsword and Scabbard, England, c. 1785

Swiss Dagger with Scabbard, Europe, 1556. Creator: Unknown
Swiss Dagger with Scabbard, Europe, 1556

Sword with Scabbard for an Officer in the Bodyguard of the Elector of Saxony, Dresden, c. 1580

Saber (Kilic) with Scabbard, Turkey, late 19th century Blade inscribed 1099 Hejira [A.D. 1687]

Dagger (Khanjar) with Scabbard, Dahestan, 18th / 19th cent
Dagger (Khanjar) with Scabbard, Dahestan, 18th/19th century Blade, Iranian, dated 1128 Hejira (A.D. 1715)

Cavalry Officers Saber with Scabbard, United States, c. 1860 / 65. Creator: Unknown
Cavalry Officers Saber with Scabbard, United States, c. 1860/65

Hunting Hanger with Scabbard, France, 1740 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Hunting Hanger with Scabbard, France, 1740/60

Military Smallsword and Scabbard of a Member of the British Royal Family, England, 1787/91

Smallsword and Scabbard, England, 1744 / 45. Creators: John Berthellot, Matthew Feesey
Smallsword and Scabbard, England, 1744/45

Scabbard ornament, Zhou dynasty, 1050-221 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Scabbard ornament, Zhou dynasty, 1050-221 BCE

Scabbard ornament: slide, Western Han dynasty, 206 BCE-9 CE. Creator: Unknown
Scabbard ornament: slide, Western Han dynasty, 206 BCE-9 CE

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"The Scabbard: A Symbol of Power and Protection" In various cultures throughout history, the scabbard has played a significant role in both military traditions and royal ceremonies. From the Army celebrating their Queen's birthday to ancient tales of valor, this humble accessory holds great importance. One such example is depicted in an engraving showcasing Coriolanus' habit in Shakespeare's tragedy. The scabbard, accompanying his sword, represents not only his warrior status but also his adherence to honor and discipline. Moving on to regal splendor, we find the Regalia of Scotland adorned with majestic treasures like the Sceptre and Sword of State. Among them lies the scabbard, symbolizing power wielded by those entrusted with protecting their nation's sovereignty. Stepping back further into history, we encounter armor from the 16th century that showcases knights proudly donning their swords sheathed within intricately designed scabbards. These pieces reflect both functionality and artistic craftsmanship. Transitioning to more modern times, World War I introduces us to German Mauser Gewehr M 98 rifle bayonet with its sturdy scabbard. This combination served as a soldier's faithful companion during tumultuous battles fought on unforgiving fronts. Diving into underwater realms reveals another unique application for a steel-bladed diver's knife crafted by Siebe Gorman. Its reliable scabbard ensured safe storage while exploring mysterious depths where danger lurked beneath tranquil waters. Legends come alive when Excalibur enters our narrative - King Arthur's mythical sword acquired from Lady of Lake - housed securely within an enchanted scabbard said to grant invincibility during battle against evil forces. Traveling even further back in time brings us face-to-face with Tutankhamun's tomb treasures; among them lies a dagger sheathed within gold inlaid with lapis lazuli – a testament to ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and reverence for protection through divine symbols.