Piper's Dirk Mark III variation. Makers logo and name stamped on bottom of blade Wilkinson/Sword/Co. Ltd./Made in England. Studded hilt is of boxwood and ebony, beautifully carved, and is topped with an iron pommel cap, QEII crown at the top. Three mounts with thislte etchings. Basket weave designed carved into the grip with small nails added at the intersections. A thistle design is etched into the fittings.
 
Throughout the 20th century, Wilkinson Sword produced ceremonial swords for the Household Cavalry of the British Army, and crafted the ceremonial sword for the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2002. The sword factory combined state of the art manufacturing technology with traditional skills and 19th century machinery to produce original fighting quality swords. The production of swords came to an end when the company's sword factory at Acton closed in September 2005. Wilkinson Sword then held an auction of the tools, equipment, sword drawings, and forging and milling machinery. Robert Pooley, who had commissioned the company to produce swords, bought many of these items and formed Pooley Sword to supply the Army in place of Wilkinson Sword.[12] Other sword manufacturers, and in particular WKC in Germany, also bought items, including the roll forge. Many of the tools and machines are still in use today and classic knives such as the Fairbairn-Sykes are produced by the company.