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Dirk
Curved bladed dirk. The hilt consists of a gilt lion's-mask pommel, a white fish-skin grip bound with gilt wires and a chain knuckle-guard. The blade is very curved. The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets, fitted with rings, and gilt chape. The dirk is in a red velvet pouch. The blade is inscribed with 'Made from the Iron Bolts/of the Royal George/Sunk 1782 Recovered 1839'.
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Object Details
| ID: | WPN1568 |
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| Collection: | Weapons |
| Type: | Dirk |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Vessels: | Royal George (1756) |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 x 445 x 85 mm |
| Parts: | Dirk |
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