Senior NCO's dirk of the Scots Guards. Single edged clipped back spear pointed blade, the last five inches double edged. One side of blade bearing etched panel “Robt. Mole & Sons/...Makers.../Birmingham. Polished bogwood grip carved with Celtic plaited design and with applied silvered studs, terminating in a silver plated pommel mounted with the regimental device Thistle Star, with motto Nemo Me Impune Lacessit. Contained in its black wood simulated leather scabbard with silvered thistle engraved mounts, the top one with applied figure of St. Andrew and the Cross. Estiamte of age based on etching of maker's name and St Andrew's locket on top mount. Condition: Generally VGC
Ref 41. The Scots Guards
1877 - 1920
The Scots Guards 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.