Hello Detlef,
You typed faster again...
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In the upper part will has been a cover from red cloth but the less of the scabbard will has been covered with rattan.
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There usually was a showy textile ring (with fine silver/gold wire) near the scabbard opening to allow for a belt attachment. This was placed over the rattan binding; however, since this area is prone to subsequent wear, many pieces have the rattan missing here.
BTW, a must-read on these swords is
Maurice's nice work on gobang!
Regards,
Kai