Two daggers

anoniem, c. 1475 - c. 1524

Soldiers used daggers mainly in hand-to-hand combat, but these thrusting weapons were also a status symbol for the nobility. Various types were in use, often with an embellished hilt. A dagger with two lobes at the guard was called a ‘bollock dagger’ or a ‘kidney dagger’. These two daggers were found buried, which is why the blades are damaged.

  • Artwork typedagger
  • Object numberNG-1132
  • Dimensionsdiameter 4.2 cm, width 5.5 cm, height 27.5 cm, height 38.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicssmeedijzer, messing, koper