Spanish Plug bayonet to Filipino Dagger?

kino · 22nd December 2007, 03:39 PM

Thanks RC. I guess I just showed my ignorance on this dagger haven't I.
Your input is leading me to another direction. I will pursue.

fernando · 22nd December 2007, 08:40 PM

May i come in ?
... Not that i am an expert

It is possible that the blade could have been from a plug bayonet ... although not necessarily.
The hilt, by no means, as it lacks the traditional necessary shape. Also the wrong material ... maybe from a classic dagger ?
The guard also looks more dagger like.
The scabbard hanging system too delicate for a plug bayonet ?
I wouldn't think that SA being Spain Albacete fits in. Would quicker bet on owner's or maker's initials.
Where are these initials placed ? Could you come back with close pictures of those ?
Fernando

Battara · 22nd December 2007, 08:47 PM

It could be Spanish in origin and later "Filipined".

kino · 23rd December 2007, 07:26 AM

Fernando, you are more than welcome to come in.
Here is a photo of the initials S(?), A., placed on the base of the blade closest to the guard. I agree that the initials are of the owners. I believe that the engraving was done in the Philippines and not original to the blade. It's what makes it Filipined , thanks B.

23rd December 2007, 07:26 AM	#4
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	Fernando, you are more than welcome to come in. Here is a photo of the initials S(?), A., placed on the base of the blade closest to the guard. I agree that the initials are of the owners. I believe that the engraving was done in the Philippines and not original to the blade. It's what makes it Filipined , thanks B. Attached Images

22nd December 2007, 03:39 PM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	Thanks RC. I guess I just showed my ignorance on this dagger haven't I. Your input is leading me to another direction. I will pursue.

22nd December 2007, 08:40 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	May i come in ? ... Not that i am an expert It is possible that the blade could have been from a plug bayonet ... although not necessarily. The hilt, by no means, as it lacks the traditional necessary shape. Also the wrong material ... maybe from a classic dagger ? The guard also looks more dagger like. The scabbard hanging system too delicate for a plug bayonet ? I wouldn't think that SA being Spain Albacete fits in. Would quicker bet on owner's or maker's initials. Where are these initials placed ? Could you come back with close pictures of those ? Fernando

22nd December 2007, 08:47 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	It could be Spanish in origin and later "Filipined".