Scabbard

Scabbard for curved bladed dirk. The black leather scabbard has a gilt chape and two lockets with rings. The obverse of the scabbard is decorated with a chequered pattern and a foliage motif. There is a lion's face on the chape. The top locket is decorated in reverse with foliage motifs and engraved with the words 'Irish Portsmouth'.

Object Details

ID: WPN1247.1
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1810
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 15 mm x 362 mm x 55 mm
Parts: Dirk
  • Scabbard (WPN1247.1)