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					Originally Posted by RSWORD
					
				 
				There would typically be a metal flap that would cover the scabbard opening at the top of the throat.  It usually was thin and flimsy and on most scabbards thus feature is lost.  He probably is noticing the remaining hinge but without "dust cover". 
			
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 Interesting, I can not remember if I have seen this feature before, do you (or anyone else) have an image of an intact scabbard dust cover?