A ROYAL NAVY DIRK, CIRCA 1915
of standard pattern, with 18¼in. etched blade, tanned snakeskin wire-bound grip, regulation hilt and scabbard with sprung retaining clip -- 25in. (63.5cm.) overall

The use of tanned snakeskin for the grip, in place of the usual fish skin, is unusual and may have been a Wartime expedience forced upon the cutlers.

Condition Report
Blade a little rubbed, but not rusted; generally good overall condition.

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