E1529

Hilt of dirk Long Caption: Dirk, which belonged to Commander Hugh Bouverie Deedes (died 1969). The hilt of the dirk consists of a cruciform, slightly inversed cross-guard which has acorn finials. At the centre of the cross is an oval badge/plaque, which is decorated in high relief with an embossed crown over a foul anchor, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1460 Artist: Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd. Date: circa 1911 Medium: steel; textile; fish-skin; copper wire; leather; gilt brass Size: 457 mm x 24 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.