Bronze scabbard runner
Bronze scabbard runner. This piece of metal was used to attach a soldier's scabbard to his belt; and could have been property of either a legionary or an auxiliary soldier. Scabbard runners came in a number of different designs, this example cast in the shape of a dolphin, is of an elaborate design dating to the 3rd Century AD.
Date Found
Unknown
Place Name
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Site Name
King's Meadow
King's Meadow
Artifact Type
scabbard runner
scabbard runner
Artifact ID
CALMG : 1930.4.62
CALMG : 1930.4.62
Bronze scabbard runner
Measurement
runner length : 66mm
maximum width : 15mm
bronze depth : 5mm
Production Period
Unknown
Number of items
1
Material
bronze
Completeness
Unknown
Bronze scabbard runner
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