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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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