Mandaya bolo for discussion

Sajen · 21st May 2020, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marbel

Is it possible that the inscription says Major instead of mayor?

For sure!

My wrong spelling!

Sajen · 21st May 2020, 05:15 PM

Drac2k and Stefan, thank you very much!

Ian · 21st May 2020, 09:17 PM

Hi Detlef:

I'm glad you got this one! I was watching the auction also. A nice older example with the upturned scabbard. From its appearance and the style of writing I would say this is a pre-WWII piece, perhaps 1900-1920.

I believe the Major's first name is Duane, a fairly common U.S. first name. I have searched online for him but no success.

Ian.

Battara · 22nd May 2020, 03:19 AM

No question: Mandaya through and through.

Glad you posted this Detlef - not a lot of Mandaya bolos out there.

Marbel · 22nd May 2020, 06:12 AM

There is record of a Captain Lucius C. Bennett, stationed in Parang, Mindanao with the 31st Infantry (headquartered in Zamboanga) at the turn of the century. Parang is just north of Cotabato City in the present day province of Maguindanao. This is not Mandaya country, but certainly is Moro (as noted on the scabbard).

Sajen · 22nd May 2020, 03:23 PM

Ian:
Thank you! I hope that I will be able to decipher the first name soon as I have it here in my hands. And yes, I would concur with your age guess.

Jose:
This was the reason to buy it, they are so seldom seen for selling that I didn't want to let it go.

It's not fancy as your one but a honest example with provenance which need to get uncovered.

Craig:
Thank you very much! The only confusing fact is that it was a Captain and on the scabbard is written Major!

I am not very firm with ranks in the US army, is it possible that it is the same person?

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 22nd May 2020, 03:45 PM

It certainly wouldn't be unusual for an officer to get a promotion, especially in an environment of conflict.

22nd May 2020, 06:12 AM	#5
Marbel Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 68	Mindanao There is record of a Captain Lucius C. Bennett, stationed in Parang, Mindanao with the 31st Infantry (headquartered in Zamboanga) at the turn of the century. Parang is just north of Cotabato City in the present day province of Maguindanao. This is not Mandaya country, but certainly is Moro (as noted on the scabbard).

21st May 2020, 05:15 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,216	Drac2k and Stefan, thank you very much!

21st May 2020, 09:17 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	Hi Detlef: I'm glad you got this one! I was watching the auction also. A nice older example with the upturned scabbard. From its appearance and the style of writing I would say this is a pre-WWII piece, perhaps 1900-1920. I believe the Major's first name is Duane, a fairly common U.S. first name. I have searched online for him but no success. Ian.

22nd May 2020, 03:19 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,282	No question: Mandaya through and through. Glad you posted this Detlef - not a lot of Mandaya bolos out there.

22nd May 2020, 03:23 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,216	Ian: Thank you! I hope that I will be able to decipher the first name soon as I have it here in my hands. And yes, I would concur with your age guess. Jose: This was the reason to buy it, they are so seldom seen for selling that I didn't want to let it go. It's not fancy as your one but a honest example with provenance which need to get uncovered. Craig: Thank you very much! The only confusing fact is that it was a Captain and on the scabbard is written Major! I am not very firm with ranks in the US army, is it possible that it is the same person? Regards, Detlef

22nd May 2020, 03:45 PM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,260	It certainly wouldn't be unusual for an officer to get a promotion, especially in an environment of conflict.