Celebes knife

Royston · 4th October 2016, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the comments

It is a bit unusual for Celebes, I agree.
I think I am reading the word "celebes" correctly but as I said I cannot make out the rest of the words.
At that time it would have been part of the Netherlands East Indies so perhaps the wording is Dutch ?
Perhaps one of our Netherlands members could take a look.
Regards
Roy

Royston · 4th October 2016, 06:01 PM

Just had a thought - that does look like 26 Juni which, I believe is dutch for June.

Battara · 4th October 2016, 11:48 PM

I see the word "Celebes" on it, and I don't see much of a Visayan influence.

Sajen · 5th October 2016, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I see the word "Celebes" on it, and I don't see much of a Visayan influence.

The blade shape remember a little bit to a plamenko. But also to a "belly" shaped badik.

Sajen · 5th October 2016, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royston

Just had a thought - that does look like 26 Juni which, I believe is dutch for June.

Yes, correct!

4th October 2016, 05:58 PM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Thanks for the comments It is a bit unusual for Celebes, I agree. I think I am reading the word "celebes" correctly but as I said I cannot make out the rest of the words. At that time it would have been part of the Netherlands East Indies so perhaps the wording is Dutch ? Perhaps one of our Netherlands members could take a look. Regards Roy

4th October 2016, 06:01 PM	#2
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Just had a thought - that does look like 26 Juni which, I believe is dutch for June.

4th October 2016, 11:48 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	I see the word "Celebes" on it, and I don't see much of a Visayan influence.