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inventarisnummer | WPN1575
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collectie | Edged Weapons
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museum | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
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datum | early 19th century
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omschrijving | 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). See sword WPN1576. Received with swords WPN1576- WPN1578 and CVO.
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afmetingen | Overall: 40 x 445 x 100 mm
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