Editing Sword (section)

===Sword scabbards and suspension===
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Common accessories to the sword include the [[scabbard]] and [[baldric]], known as a 'sword belt'.
* The scabbard, also known as the sheath, is a protective cover often provided for the sword blade. Scabbards have been made of many materials, including leather, wood, and metals such as brass or steel. The metal fitting where the blade enters the leather or metal scabbard is called the throat, which is often part of a larger scabbard mount, or locket, that bears a carrying ring or stud to facilitate wearing the sword. The blade's point in leather scabbards is usually protected by a metal tip, or [[chape]], which on both leather and metal scabbards is often given further protection from wear by an extension called a drag, or shoe.<ref>Robson, Brian (1975). ''Swords of the British Army: the regulation patterns, 1788–1914''. Arms and Armour Press, p. 10, {{ISBN|0-901721-33-6}}</ref>
* A sword belt is a [[belt (clothing)|belt]] with an attachment for the sword's scabbard, used to carry it when not in use. It is usually fixed to the scabbard of the sword, providing a fast means of drawing the sword in battle. Examples of sword belts include the [[Balteus (sword belt)|Balteus]] used by the [[Roman legionary]].<ref>Smith, pp. 133–34</ref> Swords and sword belts continue in use for ceremonial occasions by military forces.<ref>{{Cite report|url=https://rmhistorical.com/files/content/RAF%20Dress%20Regulations%202004.pdf|title=Uniform dress and appearance regulations for the Royal Air Force|year=2004|edition=6|id=AP 1358|publisher=Ministry of Defence|pages=9–16 - Ceremonial Sword Belt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite report|url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/royal-navy-responsive/documents/reference-library/br-3-vol-1/chapter-39.pdf|title=Royal Navy Book of Reference|id=BRd3(1)|chapter=39. ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS AND RATINGS, Annex 39A: RN Dress Tables|date=October 2018|edition=9|page=39A-1,39A-33}}</ref>