Let us take the Dewars "Scotsman" (probably an italian fashon model from New Jersey) as an example, he wears what looks like a 4 inch baldric with a 5 inch buckle over his tartan sash but no sword as he appears to be afraid of sharp objects. Such baldrics were usually used with "NCO" sword frogs which mates with a hook or button on the scabard. My basket hilt claymore does not have such a button to attach to the frog. What it has is two 1 inch rings which mate perfectly with the sword hangers on a sam browne belt. This belt however has only a 1 inch wide shoulder strap. Are we looking at 1750s British military web gear (which is no longer compatable with more modern martial cutlery) or are we looking at some odd Victorian era fashon statement? Inquiring minds are quite confused.
As to why, I find the question of why a bit odd as where I come from weddings and other formal gatherings REQUIRE swords. We appear to travel in different circles.
Originally Posted by Sir Robert
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