Original British Napoleonic Era High Quality Midshipman's Naval Dirk with Scabbard - Circa 1800 21st Century After the Operation Torch landings

After the Operation Torch landings in the Vichy French territories of Morocco and Algeria (November 1942) British

with the B-17s heading to Leipzig (Allgemeine Transportanlagen-Gesellschaft - Junkers Ju 88 production and Erla Maschinenwerk - Bf 109)

and the Schutzschild is thought to be one such item

which does not feature the screw down back or arsenal markings

" The Allied Supreme Commander General Sir William Beresford wrote in his dispatches:-

Original British Napoleonic Era High Quality Midshipman's Naval Dirk with Scabbard - Circa 1800 21st Century After the Operation Torch landingsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a truly splendid demure British Royal Navy Midshipman's Dirk, given upon entering the service at about ten to twelve years of age. The Midshipman trained for years before achieving his Lieutenancy after which his aim was always to become a Captain and take command of his own War Ship or Man O War. The plain single fullered blade measures just 8" in length, with its entire length being 12 1 2" including