Scottish Piper's ' Dirk ' photo - 2nd Battalion Black Watch Regiment circa 1938

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British soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Black Watch Regiment ( note nearest soldier wearing a Scottish Piper's ' Dirk ' ) in Bethlehem, Palestine - circa 1938

 

Library of Congress photo.

 

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/mpc2010004697/PP/

 

 

 

Close up

 

 

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Excellent Library of Congress portrait shot here... view LARGE MB file using LOC link.

 

Crimean War 1855

Captain Cuninghame, British Army 42nd Regiment - The Black Watch - circa 1855

Impressive photo this and another good shot showing a very ornate dirk.

 

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001697098/

 

 

Close up showing handle

 

 

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