Scabard Collection

ADAM DUNCAN, 1ST VISCOUNT DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN British Admiral - defeats the Dutch fleet under Admiral de Winter off Camperdown, 11 October 1797 Date: 1731 - 1804

JAN WILLEM DE WINTER Dutch Admiral Hands over his sword after his defeat at the hands of the British off Camperdown, 11 October 1797 Date: 1761 - 1812

CAMPERDOWN Viscount Duncans victory and Admiral de Winters resignation on board the Venerable. British defeat of the Dutch fleet. Date: 11 October 1797

Nobleman in his Habit of State wears a tunic with slit to the skirt & magyar sleeves, a mantle with jewelled clasp, criss-cross leg bandages over soled-hose & a stalked beret. Date: 13th century

Greek Man in ebullient rich local costume
Greek Man in traditional ebullient rich local costume, featuring silver briads, tassles, daggers white stockings and various medallions and metal plates. Date: circa 1910s

Tripoli, Lebanon - El-Hamad - a local Bedouin Chieftain
Tripoli, Lebanon - El-Hamad, the Emir Aboud-agha - a local Bedouin Chieftain Date: circa 1908

Men of Bourgogne C. 1450
Embroidered jerkin (jacket) with hanging sleeves worn over a doublet, hose, piked side- lacing boots with spurs, fur- lined & trimmed jerkin with side vents, chaperon (hat). Date: circa 1450

WWI American trench fighting dagger
First World War American trench fighting dagger. Blade is marked US LF&C 1917 together with its green leather scabard. Triangular section blade is 9 inches long. Firearms & Equipment

A Norman Spearman from the Army of William the Conqueror, 1873 (litho)
KW417986 A Norman Spearman from the Army of William the Conqueror, 1873 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Les Artes au Moyen Age)

Art Nouveau scene with Handwalking greek girl
An Art Nouveau picture depicting a young handwalking greek girl along with an accompanying musician, playing a set of pipes

Turkish cavalry Officer - WWI
Turkish cavalry officer in field uniform, 1914 - 1915

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"Scabbard: A Symbol of Triumph and Tradition" In the annals of history, the scabbard has witnessed countless tales of valor and conquest. One such story is that of Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, a British Admiral who etched his name in glory by defeating the mighty Dutch fleet. As Jan Willem de Winter, the Dutch Admiral, handed over his sword after his resounding defeat at the hands of Viscount Duncan, it marked a turning point in naval warfare. Camperdown became synonymous with victory as Viscount Duncan's triumph over Admiral de Winter resonated throughout Europe. The nobleman himself was adorned in a Habit of State - wearing a tunic with slits to the skirt and magyar sleeves - signifying both his high rank and regal bearing. The scabbard also transcends borders and cultures. From Greece to Tripoli in Lebanon, we encounter individuals donning ebullient local costumes that reflect their rich heritage. El-Hamad, a local Bedouin Chieftain from Tripoli exudes strength and authority as he proudly carries his scabbarded weapon. Traveling back through time takes us to Bourgogne during the 15th century where men clad themselves for battle with scabbards adorning their sides. These warriors stood ready to defend their land against any foe. Even during World War I, when trench fighting dominated battlefields, American soldiers relied on their trusty trench fighting daggers sheathed within sturdy scabbards. These weapons were essential tools for survival amidst chaos. Venturing further into Africa brings us to Ethiopia's Southern Omo region where members of the Karo Tribe display intricate body decorations complemented by ornate scabbards hanging from their belts – symbols not only of protection but also cultural identity. Not limited to modern times alone, even Norman Spearman from William the Conqueror's army in 1873 carried scabbarded weapons into battle.