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Dirk, straight blade Long Caption: Straight bladed dirk, the hilt of the dirk consists of a gilt, small round shell and a round gilt pommel embossed with a lion's face. The grip is ivory and the blade is made of steel and is straight, with a tapered diamond section. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1180 Artist: Read Date: circa 1815 Medium: gilt; ivory; steel Size: 25 mm x 230 mm x 25 mm; 127 mm x 16 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.