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Dirk
Straight bladed dirk, the hilt of the dirk consists of a gilt crosspiece, the lower side of which is embossed with a leaf design. The pommel was originally a lion's head with a rope surround but this has been lost and has been replaced by a turned brass knob. The ivory grip is decorated with turned rings. The straight steel blade is diamond sectioned. The obverse of the blade is engraved '...rke [O. Burke] ROCHESTER'. The reverse of the blade appears to be decorated with the remnants of a monogram. The black leather scabbard has a gilt locket, ring, and chape.
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Object Details
| ID: | WPN1147 |
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| Collection: | Weapons |
| Type: | Dirk |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | O. Burke, O |
| Places: | Rochester |
| Date made: | 1810 |
| People: | O. Burke, O |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 x 335 x 60 mm |
| Parts: | Dirk |
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