Dirk

Straight-bladed dirk. The hilt consists of a silver cross-piece, a flat cap pommel and a reeded ivory grip. The blade has a straight diamond section. The black leather scabbard has silver metal mounts: two lockets with suspension rings and chape. There is a hallmark on the hilt. This dirk is part of the Spinney Collection which includes in total sixteen swords, five dirks and three pistols (AAA3114 (pair) and AAA3115).

Object Details

ID: WPN1620
Collection: Weapons
Type: Dirk
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
People: Spinney, J. David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 20 x 480 x 90 mm
Parts: Dirk