Philippine Officer's Dagger

[Battara]

Thanks Detlef!

Yeah I saw the potential too.

I am firming up what I have learned about the differences between the Visayan styles and the Ilokano styles of wavy blades.

[carlos]

I didn,t see the auction...maybe the next time!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

Thanks Detlef!

Yeah I saw the potential too.

This are the highlights of collecting IMVHO when you find a very neglected beauty and bring it back to former glory. Certainly a piece of history, I am glad that it is now in good hands!

Regards,
Detlef

[Battara]

I am wondering if the silver parts above and below the middle star are parts of sun rays of Katipunan and 1st Republic flags. Compare:

http://www.watawat.net/flags_and_sym...punan_-_5.html

http://www.watawat.net/from_the_kati..._symbol-6.html

And some pictures here from the Watawat website:

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

I am wondering if the silver parts above and below the middle star are parts of sun rays of Katipunan and 1st Republic flags. Compare:

http://www.watawat.net/flags_and_sym...punan_-_5.html

http://www.watawat.net/from_the_kati..._symbol-6.html

And some pictures here from the Watawat website:

Hello Jose,

I would say yes, it's a symbol of the 1st Republic.

Regards,
Detlef