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Old 13th Dec 2013, 07:24
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Bollotom
 
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The sword drags so when boarding an officer could discard the scabbard which could get in the way, also when climbing (rigging one supposes). The Admiralty decreed there would be no "Gentleman Officers". A good read from one in the know is via Rum Ration posting, link below. Post #5

Officers, Swords and Gentlemen

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