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British Naval Dirk

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 USD
British Naval Dirk
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British Naval Dirk with a large curved 15.5 inch long sturdy fullered blade. The upper half of back piece of the hilt is in the form of the Lion’s mane. The pommel is in the shape of Lion’s head with gilt remaining in the recesses. The grip is of ivory with age checking but no cracks. The Dirk dates to the first two decades of the 1800’s. Commissioned Officers as well as midshipmen would wear a Dirk like this on watch.