Knife
Object number2011.13.1 a,b
Date1745
Possible OriginLeyte, Philippines
OriginPhilippines
MediumWood; Steel
Credit LineGift of Jeffrey A. Favorite
DescriptionKnife with wooden sheath. Knife has wooden handle.Dimensions(a) Width: (handle) 1.125 ; W: (blade) 1 ; Length: 14.875(b) W: 15 ; L: 11.625
Inscriptions(a)
Engraved via burning into handle, "Feb. 11, 1745".
(b)
Engraved via burning, " "Buck" "[?] ; "Marce"[?] ; "Leyte, P.I."
Historical NotesFrancis A. Favorite was a Fireman 1st Class in the Pacific campaign during WWII. He was on funeral detail and was in the Philippines during its liberation.
Previous owner
Francis A. Favorite
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