Original Georgian Era Scottish Skean Dhu Antler Handle Sock Knife with Cairngorm Quartz Pommel & Scabbard - Sgian-dubh German Awards Medals Badges Insignia is essentially the primary dress

is essentially the primary dress headgear of servicemen and it bears

LOTHROP information together with GLOUCESTER and the unit's Serial Number of 1498

jointly by the BRITISH RED CROSS and the ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM in recognition of her valuable services during the great War

This marking was used for most of the WWII production after 1941

Original Georgian Era Scottish Skean Dhu Antler Handle Sock Knife with Cairngorm Quartz Pommel & Scabbard - Sgian-dubh German Awards Medals Badges Insignia is essentially the primary dressOriginal Item: Only One Available. Part of Traditional Scottish Battle Dress is this small knife, known as a Sgian dubh (phonetic Skean Dhu), which in Scottish Gaelic means "hidden knife". Often also called "Sock Knives" these are usually only a few inches in length, and are intended to be carried tucked into one of the wearer's knee socks. The Scottish Military wore Kilts and consequently the Sock Knives at the same time going back to the 1600s. This