Dirk
Straight-bladed dirk, with a cross hilt and inversed ends. The dirk has a fluted white ivory grip and an octagonal gilt pommel. Around the centre of the grip is a gilt band, attached to which is a small oval shield. The obverse of the shield is engraved with a depiction of a crown and a foul anchor. The steel blade is in the form of a straight, diamond section. The black leather scabbard is decorated with diamond tooling on the obverse. The scabbard has one gilt locket and chape with a plain stud for a frog and one ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | WPN1002 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Weapons |
| Type: | Dirk |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown; Unknown |
| Date made: | 1795 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 x 450 x 85 mm |
| Parts: | Dirk |