Scottish Dirk Late 18th Century

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

A Very factual reply, Jim!
Yes, as officers supplied their own equipment, , old family accoutrements were very common.
If any of us were in this position, I think we would do Exactly the same, given the chance!
There is great comfort in a family piece, a tie to home, and at every viewing, a recall of the forbears, which could steady the nerves in times of uproar.
This would tie in very nicely with the common admonition; "Always remember who you are, and who you belong to".

Please pardon this if regarded as OT.

R.

Thank you again Richard! I agree, in times where we would be facing the horrors of battle such heirlooms would remind us well of the things we fight for. Not at all OT! Such things are inherent in the arms we study and carry the stories and history so important in realizing their dimension.
There are many in the collecting world who overlook this, but hopefully discussions which include these aspects will help others appreciate their weapons more.