Circa 1400 AD. An iron rondel dagger with sharply tapering blade, lozengiform in section with two cutting edges; the guard formed as a discoid plate, with notched rim and silver inlaid initials to the underside reading 'FL'; the grip square-section, the pommel a plate with notched rim; the tang peened over the pommel and decorated with a sunburst. See Dufty, A.R., European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London, London, 1974.333 grams, 39.3cm (15 1/2"). From a 1980s collection, acquired by the vendor’s family; thence by descent.[No Reserve]