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20th June 2007, 08:35 PM | #1 |
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Finally here are some pictures:
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21st June 2007, 12:47 AM | #2 |
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And here is one of the elaborately carved horn hilt with tang going through the brass cap at end:
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8th July 2007, 07:00 PM | #3 |
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OK here is the final reading: (I HATE Gothic script! ):
"Alay ng kamaganakan ng kgg. Gral. LUkban sa mga pamunuan ng kaniang kokba. Dito sa Lukban ika 25 ng Agosto ng 1898" My father (full blood Tagalog) translated it fully: "Dedicated by the relatives of the most respected General Lukban to the officers of his troops. Here at Lukban on August 25, 1898" Now all I need to do is figure out what this event was and the history behind it. If anyone has any leads or information please post here or email me at battara@hotmail.com. As you all can see, this is a project in process. |
28th July 2007, 06:58 PM | #4 |
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Well here is an update.
The Antiques Roadshow is here in Louisville and my wife and I just came back from it. I took this piece to is and they said that it is a "significant piece" and that "it belongs in a museum". Happy I brought it (Still doing research on it......) |
30th July 2007, 07:57 PM | #5 | |
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31st July 2007, 01:02 AM | #6 |
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Unfortunately...no.
I was hoping though. However I was on TV weaving in and out of line 10 years ago on the show.... |
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