Interesting Source for Scabbard Decoration -- myArmoury.com

Sean Flynt

I've just noticed that medieval pilgrim badges from the Shrine of St. Thomas Becket often depicted decorated sword scabbards. The Museum of London has many examples: http://collections.museumoflondon.org.uk/online/

It's an interesting source for decoration ideas.

Here's a 15th c. example.

Sean Flynt · Posted: Wed 26 Aug, 2015 10:17 am Post subject:

I guess this is the front of that 15th c. pin. Wouldn't it be fun to recreate these pins in brass (complete with the sword that probably was lost within 10 minutes of the badge's purchase)?

Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

Whoa. Nice find. Good thinking out of the box, too.

Craig Johnson · Industry Professional

Those are excellent finds. It really illustrates the concept they did not like blank spaces.

Thanks Sean

Craig Johnson · Industry Professional

Sean Flynt · Posted: Wed 26 Aug, 2015 11:22 am Post subject:

More below. And here's one you can buy, because we live in the true age of magic: http://www.mainlymedieval.com/product_info.php?products_id=863

Mikko Kuusirati · Posted: Wed 26 Aug, 2015 3:02 pm Post subject:

Sean Flynt · Posted: Thu 27 Aug, 2015 8:37 am Post subject:

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Big Grin

Mikko Kuusirati · Posted: Thu 27 Aug, 2015 11:00 am Post subject:

Or rather, as the titular heroine of Girl Genius put it, "Any sufficiently analyzed magic is indistinguishable from science!" (cue lightning, thunder, manic laughter) Big Grin