Georgian Midshipman Dirk

Kmaddock · 25th August 2023, 04:32 PM

Hi All,
I just got this little fella.

Lovely Georgian Midshipman Dirk, (British Navy) in original scabbard.
I taught it was something else when I purchased it in a job lot of mixed knives but I am happy for what it is.

Seem to be a lot of variation on these but included here for reference.
Overall 27 CM with blade of 18CM.

Scabbard leather in perfect condition with brass fittings.

Grip is ivory or bone and again in v good condition and nicely coloured, gilding remains on the brass on guard and other components of the handle.

Initials on the top of grip but I cant really make them out.

Made for very small hands but as midshipmen would have joined up at the age of 12 or so, this seems plausible.

Hope you like it, I do anyway.

Regards,

Ken

25th August 2023, 04:32 PM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 533	Georgian Midshipman Dirk Hi All, I just got this little fella. Lovely Georgian Midshipman Dirk, (British Navy) in original scabbard. I taught it was something else when I purchased it in a job lot of mixed knives but I am happy for what it is. Seem to be a lot of variation on these but included here for reference. Overall 27 CM with blade of 18CM. Scabbard leather in perfect condition with brass fittings. Grip is ivory or bone and again in v good condition and nicely coloured, gilding remains on the brass on guard and other components of the handle. Initials on the top of grip but I cant really make them out. Made for very small hands but as midshipmen would have joined up at the age of 12 or so, this seems plausible. Hope you like it, I do anyway. Regards, Ken Attached Images