Gordon Highlanders Victorian / Edwardian Officers Dirk

Gordon Highlanders Officer’s Dirk dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian period (c. 1880–1910) A magnificent silvered example with acanthus topped pommel to main blade and bi knife and fork very good condition. Price includes delivery within the UK. Additional charges apply for international shipping.

1. The Regimental Badge (Scabbard Locket)
Insignia: The top mount (locket) features a embossed Gordon Highlanders regimental crest set over the St. Andrew’s Cross (Saltire), surrounded by a thistle wreath.

Honours: It displays the Sphinx over the battle honour "EGYPT" (top) and the Royal Tiger over "INDIA" (bottom)—classic Victorian/Edwardian period honours for the regiment.

2. Hilt & Pommels
Grips: Carved dark hardwood (typically bog oak or stained ebony) with traditional Scottish basket-weave / carved knotwork, secured with white metal pins/studs.

Pommels: All three pieces (dirk, knife, and fork) feature openwork acanthus leaf crown caps housing foil-backed, faceted orange/amber cairngorm (citrine-style) glass jewels or gemstones.

3. Blade & Companion Set (By-Knife & Fork)
Blade: Single-edged steel blade featuring filework along the back edge (scalloping) and a defined fuller running down the center. Light age patina/surface oxidation present, which is typical for steel of this period.

Companion Set: Matching side-knife and two-prong fork fit neatly into the top two compartments on the front of the scabbard.

4. Scabbard & Mounts
Leather-wrapped sheath with four ornate silvered (silver-plated or nickel-silver) embossed mounts, featuring acanthus leaf and scrolling oak/thistle scrollwork.

Condition Summary
Overall: Very Good / Fine condition for a piece over a century old.

Completeness: Highly desirable because it retains both matching companion pieces (knife and fork) and all three matching cairngorm pommels intact.

Wear Notes: Light surface wear to the silvering/plating and minor patina on the high-carbon steel blade, all consistent with age and typical display or parade wear.