E1482

German dirk Long Caption: German dirk, the hilt of the dirk consists of a straight cross-guard, with quillons that are wasted and have swollen, near bud-shaped terminals. The reverse of the cross is decorated with an embossed rectangular panel containing a foul anchor. The reverse of the cross is decorated with an embossed rectangular panel containing a foul anchor and a button for the retaining catch. The gilt brass pommel is made in the form of the German eagle, semi-displayed with a wreath in its talons containing a swastika. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Presented by Uwe Nissen, 1967. Object: WPN1408 Artist: E. & F. Horster Date: 1938-1945 Medium: gilt brass; plastic; gilt wire; steel Size: 248 mm x 16 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.