Lot 534
A 74th / Highland Light Infantry officers dirk
Auction: 14 August 2012 at 15:00 BST
£2,250
Description
the gilt brass mounts unmarked, with large basket weave carved handle with applied studs, the flared pommel mount with embossed thistles and foliate mount for foil backed crystal base of handle with large mount with displayed thistles and regimental badge, the leather covered scabbard with embossed and chased mounts and set with bi knife and form with thistles, regimental badge and number, enclosing battle honours, etched blade with owners initials
Dimensions
blade 28cm long, overall length 45cm