Hi,
ethnographic, in the sense that dagger is hilted, in what I would deem traditional Scottish style. The blade is diamond section, and nicely made, is etched with
Jonathan Crookes Sheffield London and a heart and pistol (their trademark)
The profile and dimensions strongly suggest the blade was a Fairbairn Sykes Commando dagger (WW2) as does the crossguard. The maker is know, but I can only find information that they were around at the end of the 19th C until around 1915. The dagger is very nicely balanced and the antler is extremely ergonomic. I do not believe that the hilt was once part of a Carvery set
I know that several formites also collect Millitaria and was hoping they could help date this (via the blade?)
OAL 11" (27.5 cms) Blade 6" (15cms) (standard ww2 issue 6 9/16" 16.5 cms, however apparently it was not uncommon that were shortened by their owners to approx. 6")
All comments, suggestions etc gratefully received.
Regards David