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Straight-bladed dirk Long Caption: The hilt consists of a silver cross-piece, a flat cap pommel and a reeded ivory grip. The blade has a straight diamond section. The black leather scabbard has silver metal mounts: two lockets with suspension rings and chape. There is a hallmark on the hilt. This dirk is part of the Spinney Collection which includes in total sixteen swords, five dirks and three pistols (AAA3114 (pair) and AAA3115). Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1620 Artist: unknown Date: unknown Medium: hall-marked silver; ivory; steel; leather Size: 20 mm x 480 mm x 90 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.