Royal Navy Midshipman Dirk, Edward VII

A Royal Navy Midshipman's Dirk, Edward VII, in excellent condition. This item comes with provenance, and has the officer's name engraved on the guard.

Captain Donald Irvine McGillewie, veteran of both World War I and II, was appointed captain of seven submarines and two armed ships.

Captain Donald Irvine McGillewie, R.N. (9 April, 1886 – 29 December, 1948) was born in Dunkeld, Scotland, the son of R. McGillewie, Esq., bank agent.

McGillewie was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 July, 1906, Lieutenant-Commander on 15 July, 1914, and to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1918.

Naval Appointments

Captain of H.M.S. A 6

16 Jan, 1911 – 21 Nov, 1911

Captain of H.M.S. C 29

21 Nov, 1911 – 4 Mar, 1913

Captain of H.M.S. C 36

4 Mar, 1913 – Mar, 1915

Captain of H.M.S. F 1

21 Apr, 1915 – 30 Jan, 1916

Captain of H.M.S. G 3

30 Jan, 1916 – 16 Jan, 1917

Captain of H.M.S. J 4

16 Jun, 1917 – 15 Aug, 1918

Captain of H.M.S. K 10

15 Aug, 1918 – Oct, 1919

Captain of H.M.S Maid Marion (FY 017)

4 Sep 1939 – 2 Jan 1940

Captain of H.M.S. Antenor (F 21)

10 Jan 1940 – late 1941

Midshipman's dirks with provenance do not come around very often, and especially not in this condition and quality. An item that was the property of a career submarine captain, and a veteran of both world wars.