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Originally Posted by spiral
My point was rather it was unlikely that the decoration was on the rear of the scabbard & the seam on the front?
That would remain the same whether worn edge up or down, I would imagine?
Spiral
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Worn edge up for right hand draw, with the belt passing over the scabbard and through the loop. That would match the stain/wear pattern that's visible. Having the scabbard held in place by the belt, rather than merely being supported by it, is actually quite common in the middle east, though I believe it's seen more often with daggers than swords.