My New PI 1st Republic General's Dagger

Battara · 6th October 2013, 07:04 AM

Greetings folks!

I just acquired this wonderful Filipino 1st Republic dagger that I believe belonged to a general.

Why do I believe that this is a general's dagger:

1. The mounts are silver.

2. A comment from Migueldiaz about this subject on generals and the wearing of their rank: "The only thing I can add is that Katipunan generals were the ones who used the flower and vines design, to signify their rank. Thus it wouldn't be far-fetched to think that they also used the same motif in their personal weapons and accessories."

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...+Filipino+Bolo

You will notice that there are in fact vine and floral motifs on the scabbard top and bottom.

3. If you look at a picture of General Malvar, you can see a nearly identical dagger hanging at his waist at the right side of the picture.

6th October 2013, 07:04 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	My New PI 1st Republic General's Dagger Greetings folks! I just acquired this wonderful Filipino 1st Republic dagger that I believe belonged to a general. Why do I believe that this is a general's dagger: 1. The mounts are silver. 2. A comment from Migueldiaz about this subject on generals and the wearing of their rank: "The only thing I can add is that Katipunan generals were the ones who used the flower and vines design, to signify their rank. Thus it wouldn't be far-fetched to think that they also used the same motif in their personal weapons and accessories." http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...+Filipino+Bolo You will notice that there are in fact vine and floral motifs on the scabbard top and bottom. 3. If you look at a picture of General Malvar, you can see a nearly identical dagger hanging at his waist at the right side of the picture. Attached Images