Engraved Crown and Wreath on Dirk.

templarnight · 8th August 2013, 03:34 PM

Can anyone help my ID this engraving on a Dirk?

Is it a standard Army type motif?

M ELEY · 9th August 2013, 04:02 AM

I know it's not what you asked for, but I thought I could add a little about the form. British-form dirk with the 'propeller-type' guard, ca. 1790-1805 form, the types used by midshipmen/navy, used by army and infantry as well.
I'll have to check some references in the morning...

Richard G · 10th August 2013, 11:03 PM

I think it is more likeley to be a simplified version of the owner's family coat of arms.
Regards
Richard

8th August 2013, 03:34 PM	#1
templarnight Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 87	Engraved Crown and Wreath on Dirk. Can anyone help my ID this engraving on a Dirk? Is it a standard Army type motif? Attached Images

9th August 2013, 04:02 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	I know it's not what you asked for, but I thought I could add a little about the form. British-form dirk with the 'propeller-type' guard, ca. 1790-1805 form, the types used by midshipmen/navy, used by army and infantry as well. I'll have to check some references in the morning...

10th August 2013, 11:03 PM	#3
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 406	I think it is more likeley to be a simplified version of the owner's family coat of arms. Regards Richard