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Old 10th March 2012, 02:16 PM   #1
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Default Unusual curved naval dirk for ID

Not seen one like this before, possibly eastern, presumably one of the retailer/outfitter sold pieces for dress occasions?
Condition isn't perfect but all parts appear to be original. Strange shaped guard isn't broken, just has a strange 'quarter' knuckle bow.
No markings apart from the cast emblem on the guard.
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Old 11th March 2012, 06:00 PM   #2
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Old 11th March 2012, 06:31 PM   #3
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Not my area really - but the sheath looks odd, isn't that type of drag to the end for a much longer sword ?

Looks a bit made up to my uneducated eye, or could it be a type of "society" sword ?

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Old 11th March 2012, 09:20 PM   #4
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looks vaguely french imperial to me. young midshipmans private purchase?

scabbard looks incomplete, leather/wood lining missing? throat also.
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looks vaguely french imperial to me. young midshipmans private purchase?

scabbard looks incomplete, leather/wood lining missing? throat also.
Hi mate,
Scabbard is also missing one suspension loop and mount.
I thought private purchase. Hopefully someone will recognise it. French would be good.
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Old 12th March 2012, 01:06 AM   #6
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Did other nations use the lion motif on Dirks?
Anyone recognise the laurels and flags?
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Surely someone recognises it?
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Old 12th March 2012, 12:38 AM   #8
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Not my area really - but the sheath looks odd, isn't that type of drag to the end for a much longer sword ?

Looks a bit made up to my uneducated eye, or could it be a type of "society" sword ?

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Hi Colin,

Thanks for the input. I hadn't thought society I must say.
However, although the type is unfamiliar the general shape and 'elements' all say naval dirk to me.


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