KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - 20th century

KNIFE called Sgian Dubh
Scotland
20th century
Steel, silver, antler, leather
Long. total: 18; Long. blade: 9 cm

Straight single-edged steel blade shaped on the counter-edge, groove, marked “STAINLESS STEEL”.
Hallmarked silver ferrule.
Antler rocket.
Silver cabochon knob.
Wooden scabbard covered in black leather.
Cope, marked “MADE IN SCOTLAND” and hallmarked silver rivet.

In Scottish Gaelic, the term "sgian dubh" means "small knife." It is one of the attributes of officers of the Gordon Highlanders.

Ref.: 5447

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