A Royal Navy Officers Dirk (dirk)

The straight blade of wedge-shaped cross-section with a false edge near the central point is made from an older cordwood blade. Gilt brass garniture (gilding rubbed off), guard repaired, axially curved, terricate ends on both sides with engraved anchors. Square-edged cannelled head with chamfered edges. Square-edged cannelled ivory handle with longitudinal brass bands. Probably England, late 18th century, length 44,5 cm. The scabbard is missing. Condition 2-

The straight blade of wedge-shaped cross-section with a false edge near the central point is made from an older cordwood blade. Gilt brass garniture (gilding worn away), guard repaired, escutcheon curved, target-like ends on both sides with engraved anchors. Square-edged cannelled head with chamfered edges. Square-edged cannelled ivory handle with longitudinal brass bands. Probably England, late 18th century, length 44,5 cm. The scabbard is missing. Condition 2-, A narrow blade with wedge-shaped cross-section and a false edge near the central point, made out of an older sword blade. The hilt is decorated with gilded brass fittings (gilding is worn-out), repaired S-shaped guard with engraved anchors on both ends. Rectangular, fluted pommel with beveled edges. Rectangular, fluted grip made of ivory with longitudinal brass strips. Probably England, end of the 18th century, length 44,5 cm. Scabbard missing.Condition 2-