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SCABBARD [3 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

scabbard: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

fourreau : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
  • Military Dress
DEF

A sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
  • Tenue militaire
DEF

Étui en bois, en fer, en laiton ou encore en cuir servant au transport et à la protection de la lame d'une arme blanche.

Spanish

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Record 3 1996-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
  • Clothing (Military)
Key term(s)
  • scabbard

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
  • Habillement (Militaire)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
  • Vestimenta (Militar)
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