Old Slavic carrying device
An Old Slavic carrying device (also Old Slavic suspension ) is a device for carrying saber scabbards .
description
Old Slavic carrying devices are characterized by their special arrangement of the carrying rings on the scabbards. These scabbards are made with a convex edge on one side . Metal rings are attached to this side, which are used to attach leather straps to carry the saber on the body. This carrying device was mostly used on Russian military sabers such as the shashka .
literature
- Gerhard Seifert : sword, epee, saber. The manifestations of Europe's long handle arms are shown as a floor plan for collectors and enthusiasts. Schulz, Hamburg 1962 ( online partial preview ).
Web links
Commons : Swords - Collection of images, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ↑ Gerhard Seifert: Technical Terms of Edged Weapons ( Memento of January 13, 2012 in the Internet Archive ), 2007 edition (online PDF 2.0 MB).