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hmm, the site is using one of my photos of an ebony gripped opinel folder, next to a rather distinctive ruler i sometimes place in photos for reference. the black plastic scabbard comes from a late 20th c. cretian knife i have, in fact, here is the uncropped original photo.
![]() oddly, they cut off the cretian knife that they talk about next to the photo, and leave the french folder that has no connection and in no way fits the scabbard. i have another opinel just like it in olive wood, the fact that ebony is black is coincidental & has nothing to do with hiding the knife for stealthy use and which comes in a variety of sizes and colours. Last edited by kronckew; 1st November 2016 at 09:59 PM. |
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Just for sharing.
I recently visited "Huis Doorn" where the former German emperor Wilhelm 2 resided after his abdication in 1918. I saw this small scottisch dagger on display and was told that it was worn by Wilhelm 2 when he visited the United Kingdom in 1860's as a child. Best regards, Willem Last edited by asomotif; 3rd September 2021 at 09:42 PM. |
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Classy scottish dirk, sans scabbard though.
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It is a children sized dirk. note the full size man boot on the right.
I did not check for the sacabbard, but I assume it was on the small costume that was on display. |
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Cool, thought the small knife and fork were a bit too small. Of course Willy Der Zweite could have just about anything he wanted from Grandma. RHIP.
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Hi, The Kaiser would have been in his thirties in the 1890's ![]() Regards, Norman. |
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Sorry, in the 1860's that is. A small scottish uniform was in the same display. I believe the museum guard said he was 7 when he wore that uniform.
I only took a picture of the dagger. This dagger is approx 8 inch. There is a picture of him in uniform with the dagger on www.gettyimages.ie ![]() https://www.gettyimages.ie/detail/ne...hoto/613472426 Ok, I keep editting. sorry. found the picture on a free website too. He was 4 years : " Kaiser Wilhelm II photographed at the age of 4 in the kilt worn for the wedding of his uncle, Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 1863. " Last edited by asomotif; 3rd September 2021 at 10:01 PM. |
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OK, so he gets to wear this great uniform and amazing weapons!!!! My brother and I get these cheesy cowboy outfits and cap guns!! ![]() No fair! ![]() |
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