E1533

Russian dirk Long Caption: Russian dirk, the hilt of the dirk consists of a cross-guard with inversed quillons and disc-shaped finials. In the centre of the obverse face of the grip is a gilt and red enamel badge, which represents the badge of the Order of Saint Anne; the Imperial crown surmounts the badge. The dirk is of considerable importance, the badge of the Order of Saint Anne with the Imperial crown above indicates a class of decorated weapons, where the owner of the dirk was permitted to mount his award for gallantry on the weapon. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1446 Artist: unknown Date: 1896-1917 Medium: gilt; enamel; ivory; gilt brass; steel; leather Size: 298 mm x 17 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.