This Scottish regimental piper’s dirk is of the Mk III pattern that was adopted in 1913. The dirk was made at the Enfield Royal Small Arms Factory in 1916.
The 300mm un-fullered blade has a thick, flat spine and terminates in a double-edged spear point. The blade is in good condition with some small patches of tarnish and pitting. The forte is stamped with an Enfield factory inspection mark, War Department Broad Arrow and a bend test X.
The obverse forte bears the production date of January 1916 and an Enfield Factory inspection stamp. The spine bears an Enfield inspection stamp.
The ebony grip is of baluster form and decorated with a basket weave pattern with domed pins at the junctions. The bolster and pommel cap are of nickel-plated steel. The bolster is without regimental designation which is common for wartime issued weaponry. The pommel cap bears a raised St. Edwards’ crown. The grip is in very good condition and the blade is firm in the hilt.
The dirk is complete with its black leather covered wooden scabbard with plated steel mounts. The mounts are decorated with raised thistles. The scabbard is in good condition with cracks and small losses to the leather. The dirk sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a good example of a WW1 issued Scottish regimental pipers’ dirk.
