Dirk
American dirk, the hilt of the dirk consists of a short brass cross-guard with inversed ends and disc-shaped terminals. The leading terminal is pierced for a chain guard. The pommel is made in the form of a cast and chased eagle's head. There is a hole in the eagle's beak to accommodate the end of a chain guard. The ivory grip is lightly decorated with threads. The ferrule is similarly decorated. The steel blade is straight and double-edged. The point is rounded and therefore, presumably, damaged. The black leather scabbard has a brass top locket fitted with a ring.
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Object Details
ID: | WPN1385 |
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Collection: | Weapons |
Type: | Dirk |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Places: | United States of America |
Date made: | early 19th century |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 340 x 16 mm |
Parts: | Dirk |
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