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Baldric

Although the sword was usually carried in a scabbard slung from a belt around the waist, the scabbard was occasionally supported by a baldric; a belt slung over the right shoulder.

See also: sword

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Construction of a sword hilt and scabbard. (© Osprey Publishing Limited from Warrior 1 Norman Knight 950-1066, by Christopher Gravett, artwork by Christa Hook)