3 Philippine Bring Back Daggers & a Sword

drac2k · 13th August 2016, 05:31 PM

I recently acquired this "set," which I think is pretty cool(archaic term denoting enthusiasm );the sword and knives aren't fantastic, but as a grouping, sent back by an American soldier, the sum is greater than the individual parts combined .Also, this is my first copper knife.
Unfortunately, the military bring back authorization paper, was just partially available, with only a portion of the name evident ; the result of some diabolical mouse or rat harboring a personal grudge against me, keeping me from the exact date and place from which it was sent.
My guess is WW2.

Battara · 13th August 2016, 06:07 PM

Still provenance is great, and copper bladed daggers were more talismanic and harder to find. Congratulations!

drac2k · 13th August 2016, 06:13 PM

Thanks.My first copper dagger and I feel I am already getting an urge for another one.The scabbard is also wrapped with copper wire as well.

VANDOO · 14th August 2016, 07:56 PM

A NICE GROUP OF NON- TOURIST ITEMS AND IT IS UNUSUAL AND COOL

TO GET THE GROUP STILL TOGETHER AND IN GOOD SHAPE WITH THE BOX. I HAVE ONLY BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO DO THAT TWO TIMES IN MY MANY YEARS OF COLLECTING. SO TREASURE THE MOMENT

WW2 IS A GOOD GUESS , TOO BAD ABOUT THE PAPERWORK.

Ian · 14th August 2016, 08:40 PM

drac2k:

Your WWII estimate is correct. The 259th Medium Maintenance Ordnance Company saw action in Morotai and the Philippines during WW II. The original posting box is a real bonus.

Ian.

Reference:

Lida Mayo. The United States Army in World War II. The Technical Services. The Ordnance Department on Beachhead and Battlefront. Center of Military, U.S. Army, Washington DC (2009) Accessible online here.

drac2k · 15th August 2016, 02:14 AM

Thank you gentlemen for the kind comments and the information.

13th August 2016, 05:31 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,184	3 Philippine Bring Back Daggers & a Sword I recently acquired this "set," which I think is pretty cool(archaic term denoting enthusiasm );the sword and knives aren't fantastic, but as a grouping, sent back by an American soldier, the sum is greater than the individual parts combined .Also, this is my first copper knife. Unfortunately, the military bring back authorization paper, was just partially available, with only a portion of the name evident ; the result of some diabolical mouse or rat harboring a personal grudge against me, keeping me from the exact date and place from which it was sent. My guess is WW2. Attached Images

14th August 2016, 08:40 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,035	drac2k: Your WWII estimate is correct. The 259th Medium Maintenance Ordnance Company saw action in Morotai and the Philippines during WW II. The original posting box is a real bonus. Ian. Reference: Lida Mayo. The United States Army in World War II. The Technical Services. The Ordnance Department on Beachhead and Battlefront. Center of Military, U.S. Army, Washington DC (2009) Accessible online here. Last edited by Ian; 14th August 2016 at 08:48 PM. Reason: Added reference

13th August 2016, 06:07 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Still provenance is great, and copper bladed daggers were more talismanic and harder to find. Congratulations!

13th August 2016, 06:13 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,184	Thanks.My first copper dagger and I feel I am already getting an urge for another one.The scabbard is also wrapped with copper wire as well.

14th August 2016, 07:56 PM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A NICE GROUP OF NON- TOURIST ITEMS AND IT IS UNUSUAL AND COOL TO GET THE GROUP STILL TOGETHER AND IN GOOD SHAPE WITH THE BOX. I HAVE ONLY BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO DO THAT TWO TIMES IN MY MANY YEARS OF COLLECTING. SO TREASURE THE MOMENT WW2 IS A GOOD GUESS , TOO BAD ABOUT THE PAPERWORK.

15th August 2016, 02:14 AM	#6
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,184	Thank you gentlemen for the kind comments and the information.