Anyone seen this done before

[Papabyrd]

I got this Calvary saber off of E-bay about 10 years ago. It has no markings on it at all but it looks like it has a German made blade. But the owner of this sword had the grip and hand guard completely covered in leather. who ever covered it was a master craftsman as the stitching is of the highest quality. Age has caused the leather to shrink expositing the brass hand guard. the grip is highly polished from years of handling. Just wondering if any of you have seen this done before ?

 

[UCVRelics]

Does give it a naval cutlass look.

 

[Sundance]

Never seen that before. Kind of perplexing.

 

[dlofting]

I can see it making sense if the owner planned to use it in a very wet or very cold environment.

 

[Glen_C]

I'd have to dig up some threads but it does occur, Mexican, North Africa campaigns, etc. An explanation is to save the wielder from heat broiled in the sun.

http://www.swordforum.com/vb4/showthread.php?114740-Please-help-Identify-this-probably-Mexican-sword

http://www.swordforum.com/vb4/showthread.php?109898-1908-Troopers-sword-unusual-hilt-covering

http://www.swordforum.com/vb4/showthread.php?114601-Pattern-1908-Cavalry-Sword-Leather-Wrapped

https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/58368/bean-burrito-mexican-sabre-mystery

Cheers
GC

 

[Badgercwcollector]

As Sgt. Schultz would say " Very Interesting "

 

[Papabyrd]

Thank you Glen C. For your time to look the up very interesting to say the least

 

[3rd North Carolina]

nope then you wondering what is it hiding underneath of it