Leather scabbard
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pickelhauben
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Not sure by not having the scabbard in hand ,but it shouldn't be that hard of a repair.
You will have to support it internally.
Using brass shims to strengthen it making sure the blade passes in and out freely will be the toughest thing to do.
Once you get the scabbard strengthened the leather will be next to repair and there are several posts on how to do that.
Not sure if the scabbard is metal lined or not.
If it is reenforced with steel you could try to separate the steel lining from the leather and insert steel shims between the leather and lining.
Making sure you thin out the ends so it will not show as a bump in the leather.
Hope this helps.
You will have to support it internally.
Using brass shims to strengthen it making sure the blade passes in and out freely will be the toughest thing to do.
Once you get the scabbard strengthened the leather will be next to repair and there are several posts on how to do that.
Not sure if the scabbard is metal lined or not.
If it is reenforced with steel you could try to separate the steel lining from the leather and insert steel shims between the leather and lining.
Making sure you thin out the ends so it will not show as a bump in the leather.
Hope this helps.
I have many scabbards like this. Since it's stitched in the middle it's probably wood inside, but if it's a modern production it may be plastic. If it's stiff leather with wood liners use super glue gel. Don't use leather glue. Just always be mindful and gentle when you're sheathing the sword and it should be fine. Plus easy to fix if it breaks again.
Personally I've had problems with leather scabbard repairs done with metal or brass shims because it causes a point of friction for the blade which can snag and scratch the blade, and many times it winds up breaking again. I received a previously repaired Napoleonic scabbard that is now useless because it has metal shims glued inside it and it has shrunken to the point that the blade won't fit, and now it has another break above the repair.
Personally I've had problems with leather scabbard repairs done with metal or brass shims because it causes a point of friction for the blade which can snag and scratch the blade, and many times it winds up breaking again. I received a previously repaired Napoleonic scabbard that is now useless because it has metal shims glued inside it and it has shrunken to the point that the blade won't fit, and now it has another break above the repair.