1820’s Navy Midship dirk

Description

1820’s Navy Midship dirk. Condition used excellent. Dirk issued and carried by midshipmen in the US Navy. Silver Pommel and cross guard. Checkered Bone grip with crack or repair from long ago. scabbard in Great condition with no major issued or splits. Original end. Original frog stud. No makers mark as typical in this pattern seen. Full double sided blade 4.5 inches.

Overall length of 8.5 inches with scabbard on. Detailed cross guard with the turned down sides to protect from water entering scabbard. These dirks carried for a job title recognition on ships. By this time they were ceromonial type pieces but used daily as a knife more or less. VERY over looked by collectors. EARLY Naval history. Guaranteed original.

Named on side to “Joel B” (Blackmon). South Carolina roots to this item as well. Family thought Civil War used as well. This one dated From 1820’s to the early 1840’s. One of the better ones seen on the market for a while. STRAIGHT from FAMILY. NEVER ON MARKET BEFORE. Heavy tarnish.

• Doughboy Military is Proud to bring you new items as fast as we can get them in the door.  Join and follow us on Facebook at THIS LINK PRESS HERE.  Also a great way to be first to see some of the great items that are heading to the website. I have been in business for OVER 20 years and take pride in trying to find you great items at excellent prices. Also please check back often and use the sort button to get to the newly listed items quicker.