Lot Essay
Although this dirk is not an unusual pattern in itself, the monogram for Edward VIII is rare, with perhaps just a few examples made before the King abdicated in favour of his younger brother.
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A VERY RARE ROYAL NAVAL DIRK IN THE NAME OF EDWARD VIII
the 18in. steel blade finely etched including EIIIR mongram, brass quillons terminating in acorns, wire-bound ray skin handle with lions-head hilt and ring with bullion loop, together with brass mounted leather scabbard engraved M.E.P.R., frog loops, spring catch -- 23½in. (60cm.) overall
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the 18in. steel blade finely etched including EIIIR mongram, brass quillons terminating in acorns, wire-bound ray skin handle with lions-head hilt and ring with bullion loop, together with brass mounted leather scabbard engraved M.E.P.R., frog loops, spring catch -- 23½in. (60cm.) overall
See illustration
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis