Scabbard chape

A scabbard chape was placed at the end of the scabbard to protect the sword tip. This iron example was found at the Roman outpost fort at Strageath in Perthshire. It could have belonged either to a legionary or auxiliary soldier.

The simple chape is corroded.

Although Roman swords are relatively common finds, the scabbards are less so. The 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:	000-100-103-277-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.1997.255
Date:	80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Iron
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Muthill, Strageath
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Description:	Iron scabbard chape from Strageath, Perthshire, 80 - 180 AD
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