Dirk

The dirk was an all-purpose implement which evolved into the medieval dagger. This example was found at Gretna in Dumfriesshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1200 BC.

The dirk has two rivet holes, with preserved rivets.

Warriors had a major social role in their society and displayed their status through fancy weapons.

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Online ID:	000-100-034-374-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DJ 22
Date:	Between 1500 and 1200 BC Middle Bronze Age
Material:	Bronze; with two rivet holes with rivets
Dimensions:	7.00" L
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Where:	Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Gretna
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Description:	Middle Bronze Age dirk from Gretna, Dumfriesshire
References:	Coles, J.M. 'Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), p 145
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