Hi Guys, we have been promising Stuart Bates that wewould put a show case up and thought we would start with this. Highland officer's dirk ofthe Black Watch Date Circa 1886 Nationality British Overall Length 42.3 cm (16.7inches ) in scabbard 41.2 cm (16.2inches ) Dirk only Blade length 28.2 cm (11.1inches) Blade widest point 3.245 cm (1.3 inches) Marks, etc. J GRennie" scratched on the back of the scabbard Description Highland officer'sdirk of The Black Watch, scallop backed blade 11", brass studded strapwork hilt, the pommel set with glass citrine (chipped), in its leather scabbardwith brass mounts en suite with hilt, the locket bearing St Andrew in wreathand owner's name "J G Rennie" scratched on to the back, the other mountsbearing thistle spray, companion knife and fork with glass citrine pommels. General Remarks The dirk was one of 6 lots put upfor auction with Wallis and Wallis by the Rennie family.
JohnGeorge Rennie, DSO was born 25th February 1865, entered the Black Watch 1886 asLieut, promoted to Captain March 1893, Adj Royal Highlanders May 1893-97. ADC to Brigadier General commanding 1st Bde,British Div, Sudan Exped. Force July to Sept 1898, present at the Battle ofKhartoum (MID 30.9.1898) awarded Medjidie 4th class 1898. During the S African war, ADC to Maj Genl,Infantry Bde Oct to Dec 1899. Took partin the advance on Kimberley, present at Magersfontein, operations in the OrangeFree State (MID 16th April 1901) Cape Contingent, created Companion of the DSO(London Gazette 19th April 1901) "In recognition of services during theoperations in South Africa", DSO presented by General Littelton Natal 4thNovember 1901. Rennie retired from thearmy in 1905, during 1907-8 he became the Vice President of the Black Watch OldComrades Assn London branch. He was on Reserve of Officers and at the outbreakof WWI was recalled, promoted Major and served in Admin. Picture appears out of focus when I previewed post, not sure what the problem is as it was very clear before resizing. Cheers Cathey and Rex