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Name/Title Knife
Primary Maker Wilkinson Sword & Co. Ltd
Measurements H 45.5 W 4.5 D 4cm (H 1' 5 15/16" W 1 3/4" D 1 9/16")
Media/Materials steel/metal
wood
silver/metal
Description Piper's Dirk. Single, large-bladed knife in leather scabbard with white metal mounts. The handle is of black wood, carved and studded with white metal pins. The pommel is circular in shape with a large raised crown on top. The blade is single-edged, and ends in a spear-point. On the blade, near the handle, is a manufacturers stamp for Wilkinson Sword, consisting of two crossed swords, blades uppermost, between the handles of which are the words 'Wilkinson Sword & Co. Ltd, London, Made in England'.
Theme Art, Design and Textiles --Costume and Textiles --All Costume --Military Costume --Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Military Costume
Our History --Arms and Armour --Edged Weapons
Signature/Marks S 261 C
Accession No W128

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