Robert:
Zel is the authority on these pieces and I'm sure he will give you a considered answer about the name and age of this one. Based on some of his previous comments, I think the term for this one is a tenegre from Panay. As for age, mid-20th C. would seem about right.
As you note, the guard appears to have been mounted upside down, suggesting the hilt has been replaced or reattached at some time. The longer section is usually a partial knuckle bow, mostly on 20th C. pieces.
I look forward to Zel's comments.
Ian.
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