Original British Napoleonic Era High Quality Midshipman's Naval Dirk with Scabbard - Circa 1800 Technical Books At the start of the

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Original British Napoleonic Era High Quality Midshipman's Naval Dirk with Scabbard - Circa 1800 Technical Books At the start of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a truly splendid demure British Royal Navy Midshipman's Dirk, given upon entering the service at about ten to twelve years of age. The Midshipman trained for years before achieving his Lieutenancy after which his aim was always to become a Captain and take command of his own War Ship or Man O War. The plain single fullered blade measures just 8" in length, with its entire length being 12 1 2" including