Gordon Highlander Dirk

[PiobBear]

...whether this is really a repro or the real deal.

FWIW:
I've a similar dirk which is definitely an Indian repro; it's similar in many aspects but not identical. India and Egypt are definitely part of the Gordon's battle honors, although I'd have rather expected to see the Caber Feigh and Bydand"

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

FWIW:
I've a similar dirk which is definitely an Indian repro; it's similar in many aspects but not identical. India and Egypt are definitely part of the Gordon's battle honors, although I'd have rather expected to see the Caber Feigh and Bydand"

Thank you.

There is nothing saying India, the way the Indian made dirks usually have, on this dirk.

Also, both the Dirk in James D. Forman's The Scottish Dirk and my Dirk have the India and Egypt insignia. That's why I am curious as to whether this is a repro. Here's a better picture of the Dirk from Forman's book:

[kiltedmapleleaf]

FWIW:
I've a similar dirk which is definitely an Indian repro; it's similar in many aspects but not identical. India and Egypt are definitely part of the Gordon's battle honors, although I'd have rather expected to see the Caber Feigh and Bydand"

bydand is the Gordon's motto. Caber Feigh was the battle cry of The Seaforth Highlanders, who amalgamated with the Cameron Highlanders. This new regiment was called the Queens own Highlanders. This new regiment then amalgamated with The Gordon highlanders to form The 1st Battalion the Highlanders. That regiment is now the 4th battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

[kevinkinney]

Send a query to OHNEPLO.

He has a nose for these things.

Kevin

[Bigkahuna]

Just a thought, but what you might have may very well be a parts dirk made up of original old parts. As I say, just a thought.