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Curved bladed dirk Long Caption: Curved bladed dirk. The hilt consists of a crocodile-mask pommel which is fitted to a small loop from which is attached a gilt wire, a yellowed ivory grip and upturned quillons with a crocodile set into a side ring. The blade is curved, blued and gilt. There is a black leather scabbard fitted with two gilt lockets with rings and gilt chape. The top locket also has a dirk knot attached to it. It belonged to Captain H.T.A. Bosanquet CVO RN (1870-1959). Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1575 Artist: unknown Date: early 19th century Medium: ivory; damascened steel; leather; gilt; metal-gilt; textile Size: 40 mm x 445 mm x 100 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.