Original British Nile Dirk by London Maker Thomas Gill - Circa 1800 German Replica Original Item: In 1938

Original Item: In 1938

To this day

Complete with sprung head band to keep in place and U

Formed in 1674 the Regiment saw service at the Battle of Sedgemoor in 1685 defeating the Rebels of the Duke of Monmouth

these are the early British felt covered Water Bottles complete with original leather strap construction carriers with integral leather shoulder straps

Original British Nile Dirk by London Maker Thomas Gill - Circa 1800 German Replica Original Item: In 1938Original item: Only One Available. These dirks are legendary and exceptionally rare. Private purchase by Naval officers and midshipmen these have the flavor of Nelson's BATTLE OF THE NILE in 1798. On a typical Nile Dirk the grip pommel shows the head of a Crocodile but this special unique dirk has an entirely solid brass grip of a complete crocodile. Significance of the crocodile: After the battle, Nelson's captains who fought at the Battle of the