Dirk scabbard part

The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets fitted with rings and having scalloped edges. The top locket is decorated with lines. The reverse of the top locket is engraved with the words 'Banks Plymouth Dock. Only a fragment of the scabbard exists.

Object Details

ID: WPN1276.1
Type: Dirk scabbard part
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1775-1780
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection
Measurements: Overall: 18 mm x 38 mm x 17 mm
Parts: Dirk