Original U.S. War of 1812 Naval Midshipman’s Dirk with Ivory Handle & Engraved Federal Eagle Motif on Scabbard Price_over $990 There is a single wooden

There is a single wooden securing peg (mekugi) still present

This is a well worn

the ribbon's colors are chosen accordingly and frequently match an associated campaign medal or ribbon bar

leading to increased cleaning times

Original U.S. War of 1812 Naval Midshipman’s Dirk with Ivory Handle & Engraved Federal Eagle Motif on Scabbard Price_over $990 There is a single woodenOriginal Item. One of a Kind. A thrusting weapon, the naval dirk originally functioned as a boarding weapon and as a functional fighting dagger. During the days of sail, midshipmen and officers wore dirks; the daggers gradually evolved into ceremonial weapons and badges of office. This is a prestigious piece of Early American Naval history, a high quality midshipmans dirk with a carved ivory grip, a wreath pattern on the bottom of the crossguard, and