New Interesting Philippine Bolo

[Robert]

ITS ALWAYS DIFFICULT TO ACCURATELY PLACE A AGE ON A ITEM ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE IT IN HAND.

AND DUE TO THE STEEL FERRULE AND BAND ON THE SCABBARD WW2 OR LATER.

This is very true. I am just trying to get a few ideas on this piece before it arrives. As for the paint, the only part that I find a little over the top is the paint on the blade itself, but at the same time I also realize that even though to my taste it is quite ugly it has helped over the years to protect the blade from rust. Though not always the case I was under the impression that the brazed steel ferrules and bands on Luzon pieces were usually used as an indicator of being older while their brass equivalents usually indicated a possible later date of construction as brass like aluminum was more readily available after the turn of the 20th century. I think that I have an identification of who or what the hilt represents, it is Lrrr, Ruler Of The Planet Omicron Persei 8.

Best,
Robert