Record ID: WMID-1C2478
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy scabbard chape, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval period (1400 to 1600 AD). The scabbard chape consists of the thickly cast front piece only. The thinner back plate is not present, presumed lost in antiquity. The chape is broadly U-shaped; the lower edge terminates in a knop. At the attachment end, there is a semi circular moulding within the incurve of the 'U'. Below the moulding, is a large central heart shaped perforation. The scabbard chape measures 32.19mm in length, 22.08mm wide and 6.65mm thick. It weighs 5.1 grams. The chape is a da…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2012
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