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Old 2nd March 2011, 10:45 PM   #8
Sajen
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Originally Posted by Battara
This is a toughy. Some would say that it was made in the 1930s due to the fact that ornate ones were the first tourist pieces made for the American soldiers then. However, I would say perhaps earlier due to the thinner hilt, maybe 1910s?

The thing that throws me is the smallness of the whole piece. During the 1920s and one they got bigger since blades were outlawed for Moros (too deadly in their hands). Could this be even earlier therefore? Not sure yet.
Very nice, how long is it?

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Detlef
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