Our Confederate issue bayonet scabbard is copied from an original Richmond Depot pattern bayonet scabbard, this is sure to please even the most discerning consumer. Each scabbard is entirely hand sewn and fitted with a custom molded lead tip. In addition, this product can be purchased in a blackened, English Bridle (dark brown), or Russet(light brown) finish.  Each scabbard is hand molded on either an original or reproduction bayonet to ensure proper dimensions and a snug fit.  The fit of your personal bayonet in the scabbard has a 100% return and replace guarantee.

“Frame” Your Time Of Impression!
A guide to understanding accoutrements

Confederate Bayonet Scabbards
By:  Frederick C. Gaede

While much has been learned about accoutrements of the Confederate armies, the manufacturing base was so spread out that specifics about them are relatively few. That is particularly true for Confederate bayonet scabbards, which were made in small quantities by local harness makers and in larger quantities at arsenals and by contractors. Unfortunately few Confederate bayonet scabbards have markings that help establish either the ‘where’ or the ‘when’ the piece was made. Generalizations are about all that can be made for Confederate bayonet scabbards. They almost invariably have completely sewn frogs, with no rivets. The frogs tend to be narrower, and a tighter bend than the gradual arc of a Federal bayonet scabbard. Leather quality is generally poorer, with thinner hides often being used.  Some Confederate bayonet scabbards have brass tips that are similar to their Federal counterparts. However, most scabbards have a variety of white metals at the end. Tin ferruled tips are known as well as lead and pewter knobs. Some Confederate bayonet scabbards are known with the end just sewn closed; no tip was ever attached. Patterning surviving examples of Confederate bayonet scabbards, as Nick does, is the safest way to get an accurate reproduction. If an original has any reliable provenance, this information can be used as a guide to the appropriateness of a particular piece for your impression.

[Frederick C. Gaede]
*Researcher
*Author: “The CW Shelter Tent” & “The Cap Pouch, 1833 – 1896”
*US Army Accoutrements Consultant & Appraiser
*Former Editor of the “Company Of Military Historians”
*Member Of American Society Of Arms Collectors
*Member of the Maryland Arms Collectors

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