Pipe major's dirk of the Scots Guards. Mounted in white metal, the hardwood grip studded at each intersection on the chequered decoration. Silver pommel with the Scots Guards star badge. Silver ferrul. Blade with markings 973 - 6901, an arrow with 1992 on one side and on the other side with H marking inside a rectangle. Mounted black leather scabbard. Knife and fork en-suite with chains and with regimental crest in top of each.
Ref 40. The Scots Guards
1992
The Scots Guards (SG), is one of the Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. Their origins lie in the personal bodyguard of King Charles I of England and Scotland. Its lineage can be traced back to 1642, although it was only placed on the English Establishment (thus becoming part of what is now the British Army) in 1686. It is the oldest formed Regiment in the Regular Army, more so than any other in the Household Brigade.