An 1857 Pattern Midshipman’s Dirk, the 44.5 cm blade by F.Highatt, Outfitter, Gosport, etched with the crowned EVIIR Royal cypher, a crowned fouled anchor and panels of scrolling foliage, standard pattern gilt brass handguard, lions head and mane back strap and wire bound fish skin grip, with its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard the reverse of the upper chape with an applied badge for F. Highatt, Gosport, the blade with cleaned areas of severe pitting otherwise good condition £100-150