Philippines, Spanish American War, Insurrection Era, Souvenir Lahot
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $145.00

Original era manufacture. When this well made old knife first came into our hands, I initially regarded it as a WWII souvenir. However, after taking a good look at it's quality of craftsmanship, I think there is a better than average chance that it dates to an earlier era. American Servicemen have been avid souvenir hunters throughout our history, that holds true for just about a soldier, in any era of the World. The knife I believe represents a "Lahot" pattern, measuring 23 inches in overall length including the scabbard. The blade itself measures 16 inches with a nicely executed stippled decoration on the obverse, and what might be a trademark of a M or W on the ricasso. Simple brass guard and ferrule with a horn grip and brass pommel cap. There is chipping to the horn grip on the upper edge of the pommel. Nicely decorated brown leather scabbard with a pointed end. The tip of the blade has broken through the tip of the scabbard.