Hesse. A Dirk Gifted By King Edward Vii To Ludwig, Prince Of Hesse And By Rhine In 1908 Buy Now 23 mm (w) x 27

23 mm (w) x 27

obverse centre presenting a large upward facing crescent moon in silver

moderate wear to the core from age and wear

A jet pilot whose Buccaneer was out of ammunition dive-bombed enemy tanks to keep them from overrunning his forces

was serving in the Education Branch of the Royal Air Force when he was promoted to Group Captain

Hesse. A Dirk Gifted By King Edward Vii To Ludwig, Prince Of Hesse And By Rhine In 1908 Buy Now 23 mm (w) x 27eMedals is pleased to offer the Royal presentation Dirk set gifted by King Edward VII to Ernst Ludwig was the last Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine on the event of his birth in 1908. The large dirk features a 270 mm long magnetic steel blade, with a sharp edge and having a very sharp tip. The blade spine is designed with a series of semi circular notches, nine on one side and ten on the other, forming a continuous wave pattern when viewed from above.