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This is an example of an officer's dirk scabbard from from the Imperial Russian Air Service.

These particular scabbard belonged to Lt. Col. K.N. Finne. He served as the Senior Flight Surgeon for the Imperial Russian Airship Squadron and assisted with Igor Sikorsky during the development of the Il’ya Muromets. He detailed the accounts of Sikorsky in Russia during this period in his book, "Igor Sikorsky: the Russian Years."

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

Russia

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Weapon

Physical Description

Imperial Russian Air Service officer's scabbard for a dirk; brass chape, locket and rings; black leather body.

Dimensions

3-D: 28.6 × 4.1 × 1.3cm (11 1/4 × 1 5/8 × 1/2 in.)

Materials

Wood
Copper Alloy
Possible Lacquer
Solder

Inventory Number

A20140093000

Credit Line

Gift of K.N. Finne

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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