American dagger??

[roanoa]

Does anyone have any ideas about this dagger? I think it may be American? Civil War?? The stamp on the forte seems to be a North American Indian. Thanks for any input. Ron

[fernando]

There is also a guy with a flag in the handle, right ?
Can't you post better (larger) pictures, Ron ?

[roanoa]

I am afraid that's all I have. The dagger is in Italy.... Not mine. But, yes, there is a guy waving a flag. I tried to enhance the picture a little. Cheers, RON

[ariel]

Could it be a Katipunan flag? I can see there a sun with rays.

[Shakethetrees]

I like it.

Can you give dimensions?

[Battara]

The clothes and hat do not strike me as Filipino. Though a possibility, I think it more likely that it may be from another country that also used the sun face on their flag (many did at that time).

[Rick]

Whatever is stamped beneath the figure might be a good indicator of origin.

[ingelred]

Hi,

I would say the mark on the blade is that of

James Burnand & Sons

of Sheffield, England.

According to Geoffrey Tweedale

Tweedale's Directory of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740 - 2010

Burnand was in business from 1820 to 1920 and started making Bowie knives in the 1850s.
Their trade mark was that of an Indian above the motto Self-Defence.

Best regards, Helge