Philippine 1st Republic Dagger Restored

Battara · 10th August 2013, 10:02 PM

Got this dagger from "imas560" for restoration. It is a unique piece from the the turn of the century during the Philippine-American War/1st Philippine Republic. The tang goes all the way through the hilt, but unlike most of these pieces, this has carving in the wood hilt and scabbard. I posted this also for our research records.

Lots of active rust and a missing silver top. Here are pictures of the original condition in which I received it:

10th August 2013, 10:02 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Philippine 1st Republic Dagger Restored Got this dagger from "imas560" for restoration. It is a unique piece from the the turn of the century during the Philippine-American War/1st Philippine Republic. The tang goes all the way through the hilt, but unlike most of these pieces, this has carving in the wood hilt and scabbard. I posted this also for our research records. Lots of active rust and a missing silver top. Here are pictures of the original condition in which I received it: Attached Images