British India, US English bowie??? can you identify

RobT · 18th August 2023, 12:07 AM

Hi All,

The first thing that came up when I was scrolling down was the hilt and I immediately said "Philippines". I have read that this hilt style (ferrule smaller than the hilt coupled with a bulge in the hilt by the ferrule) is favored in Batangas.

Sincerely,
RobT

Sajen · 18th August 2023, 01:11 PM

Agree, it's a Philippine dagger, most probably from Batangas! Nice piece!

Would guess WWII area.

18th August 2023, 12:07 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 533	Batangas Hi All, The first thing that came up when I was scrolling down was the hilt and I immediately said "Philippines". I have read that this hilt style (ferrule smaller than the hilt coupled with a bulge in the hilt by the ferrule) is favored in Batangas. Sincerely, RobT Last edited by RobT; 18th August 2023 at 12:09 AM. Reason: clarity

18th August 2023, 01:11 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,161	Agree, it's a Philippine dagger, most probably from Batangas! Nice piece! Would guess WWII area.