Scabbard for Greek, 'ceremonial', dirk. The solid brass scabbard has been gilded. Two rings are attached to the back edge of the scabbard for suspension. The scabbard is only decorated on the obverse. The decoration is cast and cased, and is executed as follows: the throat is plain; below this executed on a stippled ground is a lion's mask with rings in its mouth; a dolphin passing through, a trophy consisting of pikes, flags and swords bearing the mantled Royal arms of the King of the Hellenes with a crown above, a foul anchor, a dolphin and marine plant life. A small button is fitted at the tip. Attached to the scabbard is a brass plate, which is engraved with the circumstances of the dirk's presentation to the National Maritime Museum which are as follows 'CEREMONIAL DIRK OF A ROYAL HELLENIC NAVY CADET PRESENTED TO THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM, GREENWICH BY THE GENERAL NAVAL STAFF ATHENS, GREECE DECEMBER 20th 1965'.