Dirk

Straight-bladed dirk, the hilt of the dirk consists of a gilt shell decorated with a design of leaves surrounded by a snake and a border of pearls on the lower side. The smooth ivory grip is decorated with turned rings. The steel blade is of a rectangular cross-section, tapering from the shoulder to the point. The blade appears to have formerly been gilded. The black leather scabbard has a gilt locket with a ring, and a chape. The obverse of the locket is engraved with a motif of the sun. The chape is engraved with leaves.

Object Details

ID: WPN1118
Collection: Weapons
Type: Dirk
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1805-1815
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 x 295 x 35 mm
Parts: Dirk