Dutch navy poniard?

[Jim McDougall]

Udo, thank you for the clarification. I see what you mean on the Dusseldorf lion etc. so while the similarity is compelling, clearly not directly associated. The 'anchor' seems to often create misperception presuming naval connotation.

Also,on the splitting of the name spelling. That explains it, and Cel7 thanks again for the responses.

[Richard G]

I believe the Coat of Arms of the Netherlands contains a crowned lion wielding a sword; a symbol of the monarch. The other hand should be grasping a bunch of arrows. This is difficult to distinguish on this dirk.
Perhaps in this case the fact that the lion is leaning on an anchor merely indicates a naval connection rather than being an integral part of the coat of arms and it is simply, as originally thought, a dutch naval dirk.

Best wishes

Richard

[cel7]

Originally Posted by Richard G

I believe the Coat of Arms of the Netherlands contains a crowned lion wielding a sword; a symbol of the monarch. The other hand should be grasping a bunch of arrows. This is difficult to distinguish on this dirk.
Perhaps in this case the fact that the lion is leaning on an anchor merely indicates a naval connection rather than being an integral part of the coat of arms and it is simply, as originally thought, a dutch naval dirk.

Best wishes

Richard

Thanks for your response Richard!

[Hotspur]

What about Finland guys?



Bavaria has river police. The Rhine flows to the Meuse.

Cheers
GC