American dagger??

Battara · 30th September 2016, 01:05 AM

The clothes and hat do not strike me as Filipino. Though a possibility, I think it more likely that it may be from another country that also used the sun face on their flag (many did at that time).

Rick · 30th September 2016, 01:29 AM

Whatever is stamped beneath the figure might be a good indicator of origin.

ingelred · 30th September 2016, 07:06 AM

Hi,

I would say the mark on the blade is that of

James Burnand & Sons

of Sheffield, England.

According to Geoffrey Tweedale

Tweedale's Directory of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740 - 2010

Burnand was in business from 1820 to 1920 and started making Bowie knives in the 1850s.
Their trade mark was that of an Indian above the motto Self-Defence.

Best regards, Helge

30th September 2016, 01:05 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The clothes and hat do not strike me as Filipino. Though a possibility, I think it more likely that it may be from another country that also used the sun face on their flag (many did at that time).

30th September 2016, 01:29 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Whatever is stamped beneath the figure might be a good indicator of origin.

30th September 2016, 07:06 AM	#3
ingelred Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moenchengladbach, Germany Posts: 62	Hi, I would say the mark on the blade is that of James Burnand & Sons of Sheffield, England. According to Geoffrey Tweedale Tweedale's Directory of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740 - 2010 Burnand was in business from 1820 to 1920 and started making Bowie knives in the 1850s. Their trade mark was that of an Indian above the motto Self-Defence. Best regards, Helge