Naval dirk
Gieves Ltd
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1900 - 1950
Materials
Steel
Measurements
640 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 1270502.1
Summary
Dagger; Naval dirk - Lt Anson's dirk. A Midshipman's dirk, steel engraved blade, with lion's head to the handle and cord tassel. Part of the full-dress uniform belonging to Lieutenant The Hon. Edward John Anson, RN (1919 - 1943).
Marks and inscriptions
Gieves and GR VI (crest on blade)
Makers and roles
Gieves Ltd