Scabbard runner

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A scabbard runner is the fitting allowing the scabbard to be attached to a belt. This bronze example was found at the site of the Roman outpost fort at Strageath in Perthshire. It could have belonged either to a legionary or auxiliary soldier.

The scabbard runner is in the shape of a dolphin.

Although Roman swords are relatively common finds, the scabbards are less so. Roman swords were kept in scabbards, usually made of wood, strengthened with leather and metal bands, with a metal chape at the bottom.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-276-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.1997.254
• Date: 80 - 180 AD
  Between 80 and 180 AD
  
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• Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Muthill, Strageath
  
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• Description: Dolphin scabbard runner of bronze, from Strageath, Perthshire, 80 - 180 AD
  
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