Philippine 1st Republic Dagger Restored

Battara · 10th August 2013, 09:27 PM

Here it is restored. I took off the active rust and repolished the blade to what it was or close to it.

I also made the end cap and had to make tiny brass nails replacing the missing ones that keep the silver mounts in place (and match those that remained). At the same time I polished the silver mounts. You can see the classic triangle with sun face and 3 stars.

Notice the wood carvings. I am wondering if they indicate this piece is Visayan or nearby......

10th August 2013, 09:27 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Here it is restored. I took off the active rust and repolished the blade to what it was or close to it. I also made the end cap and had to make tiny brass nails replacing the missing ones that keep the silver mounts in place (and match those that remained). At the same time I polished the silver mounts. You can see the classic triangle with sun face and 3 stars. Notice the wood carvings. I am wondering if they indicate this piece is Visayan or nearby...... Attached Images