Scottish Skean Dhu

asomotif · 3rd September 2021, 02:11 PM

Just for sharing.

I recently visited "Huis Doorn" where the former German emperor Wilhelm 2 resided after his abdication in 1918.
I saw this small scottisch dagger on display and was told that it was worn by Wilhelm 2 when he visited the United Kingdom in 1860's as a child.

Best regards,
Willem

kronckew · 3rd September 2021, 04:39 PM

Classy scottish dirk, sans scabbard though.

asomotif · 3rd September 2021, 06:27 PM

It is a children sized dirk. note the full size man boot on the right.

I did not check for the sacabbard, but I assume it was on the small costume that was on display.

kronckew · 3rd September 2021, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asomotif

It is a children sized dirk. note the full size man boot on the right.

I did not check for the sacabbard, but I assume it was on the small costume that was on display.

Cool, thought the small knife and fork were a bit too small. Of course Willy Der Zweite could have just about anything he wanted from Grandma. RHIP.

Norman McCormick · 3rd September 2021, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asomotif

Just for sharing.

I recently visited "Huis Doorn" where the former German emperor Wilhelm 2 resided after his abdication in 1918.
I saw this small scottisch dagger on display and was told that it was worn by Wilhelm 2 when he visited the United Kingdom in 1890's as a child.

Best regards,
Willem

Hi,
The Kaiser would have been in his thirties in the 1890's

Regards,
Norman.

asomotif · 3rd September 2021, 10:46 PM

Sorry, in the 1860's that is. A small scottish uniform was in the same display. I believe the museum guard said he was 7 when he wore that uniform.
I only took a picture of the dagger.
This dagger is approx 8 inch.
There is a picture of him in uniform with the dagger on www.gettyimages.ie

https://www.gettyimages.ie/detail/ne...hoto/613472426

Ok, I keep editting. sorry. found the picture on a free website too.
He was 4 years :
" Kaiser Wilhelm II photographed at the age of 4 in the kilt worn for the wedding of his uncle, Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 1863. "

Jim McDougall · 4th September 2021, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asomotif

Sorry, in the 1860's that is. A small scottish uniform was in the same display. I believe the museum guard said he was 7 when he wore that uniform.
I only took a picture of the dagger.
This dagger is approx 8 inch.
There is a picture of him in uniform with the dagger on www.gettyimages.ie

https://www.gettyimages.ie/detail/ne...hoto/613472426

Ok, I keep editting. sorry. found the picture on a free website too.
He was 4 years :
" Kaiser Wilhelm II photographed at the age of 4 in the kilt worn for the wedding of his uncle, Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 1863. "

OK, so he gets to wear this great uniform and amazing weapons!!!!
My brother and I get these cheesy cowboy outfits and cap guns!!

No fair!

3rd September 2021, 02:11 PM	#1
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	Just for sharing. I recently visited "Huis Doorn" where the former German emperor Wilhelm 2 resided after his abdication in 1918. I saw this small scottisch dagger on display and was told that it was worn by Wilhelm 2 when he visited the United Kingdom in 1860's as a child. Best regards, Willem Attached Images Last edited by asomotif; 3rd September 2021 at 10:42 PM.

3rd September 2021, 10:46 PM	#6
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	Sorry, in the 1860's that is. A small scottish uniform was in the same display. I believe the museum guard said he was 7 when he wore that uniform. I only took a picture of the dagger. This dagger is approx 8 inch. There is a picture of him in uniform with the dagger on www.gettyimages.ie https://www.gettyimages.ie/detail/ne...hoto/613472426 Ok, I keep editting. sorry. found the picture on a free website too. He was 4 years : " Kaiser Wilhelm II photographed at the age of 4 in the kilt worn for the wedding of his uncle, Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 1863. " Attached Images Last edited by asomotif; 3rd September 2021 at 11:01 PM.

3rd September 2021, 04:39 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	Classy scottish dirk, sans scabbard though.

3rd September 2021, 06:27 PM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	It is a children sized dirk. note the full size man boot on the right. I did not check for the sacabbard, but I assume it was on the small costume that was on display.