British Naval Officer's Blue & Gilt Dirk

Norman McCormick · 7th May 2016, 11:49 AM

Hi Cathey,
The cockerel would suggest this is French rather than British.
Regards,
Norman.

Richard G · 10th May 2016, 02:40 PM

The 'sheep with flag' is the paschal lamb, or Lamb of God, a religous (Christian) symbol.
Sorry, if you already knew this.
Regards
richard

David · 10th May 2016, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard G

The 'sheep with flag' is the paschal lamb, or Lamb of God, a religous (Christian) symbol.
Sorry, if you already knew this.

This is true Richard, though given the other symbols (the skull & crossbones, sun, crescent moon & stars, radiant eye, hand & foot, etc.) i'd say there is a strong possibility that the lamb has a masonic implication.

fernando · 10th May 2016, 10:45 PM

I wouldn't think so, David but ...

David · 11th May 2016, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fernando

I wouldn't think so, David but ...

What would you think then Fernando?

David · 11th May 2016, 02:49 AM

Here is an article on the Paschal Lamb as it relates to freemasonry.
http://www.myfreemasonry.com/threads...al-lamb.22916/

David · 11th May 2016, 03:03 AM

If you scroll down a bit in this article you can see how the seven-pointed star, also shown on this blade, is used in freemasonry.
http://dcsymbols.com/officers/officers.htm
In freemasonry the rooster symbolizes the mercurial principle as explained in this article on the Chamber of Reflections.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_of_Reflection
I suspect that what looks like an iron cross on this blade is really meant to be the Cross Pattée, symbol of the Order of the Temple.
So i can connect every single symbol on this blade to a significant symbol in freemasonry, but maybe that is just a coincidence...

fernando · 11th May 2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by David

What would you think then Fernando?

I would not stress the tone of my approach in 'would' but in but ...
This meaning that, i was convinced that the Agnus Dei an the prayer derived from John 1:29 writing, both which i am familiar with since childhood, were something that did not (also) figure in other creed's symbology ... but i stood for the benefit of doubt.
Now i am enlightened; no further issue to be inferred

.

11th May 2016, 03:03 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,297	If you scroll down a bit in this article you can see how the seven-pointed star, also shown on this blade, is used in freemasonry. http://dcsymbols.com/officers/officers.htm In freemasonry the rooster symbolizes the mercurial principle as explained in this article on the Chamber of Reflections. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_of_Reflection I suspect that what looks like an iron cross on this blade is really meant to be the Cross Pattée, symbol of the Order of the Temple. So i can connect every single symbol on this blade to a significant symbol in freemasonry, but maybe that is just a coincidence... Attached Images

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7th May 2016, 11:49 AM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,657	Hi Cathey, The cockerel would suggest this is French rather than British. Regards, Norman.

10th May 2016, 02:40 PM	#2
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 419	The 'sheep with flag' is the paschal lamb, or Lamb of God, a religous (Christian) symbol. Sorry, if you already knew this. Regards richard

10th May 2016, 10:45 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I wouldn't think so, David but ...

11th May 2016, 02:49 AM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,297	Here is an article on the Paschal Lamb as it relates to freemasonry. http://www.myfreemasonry.com/threads...al-lamb.22916/