Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Mexican Sword or Really A Philippine Sword ?

Battara · 22nd July 2018, 07:44 PM

You have a rare piece there.

I think the "Lurban" might actually be "Lucban" as in Gral or General Lucban/Lukban. This looks to be made during the beginning of the Philippine-American War 1898-1901/02.

General Lucban/Lukban was a great Philippine (Tagalog) General of the Spanish-American War and the subsequent Philippine-American War. He was renowned for his intelligence and cunning in war, like many others.

A nice piece of history! Also in great condition, though I wonder if the scabbard was later made (better pictures would help determine). This piece is similar to one I have (with more historical info):

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=lukban

If ever you want to throw it in the trash, just let me know (I'll crawl back behind the garbage cans now

).

22nd July 2018, 07:44 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	You have a rare piece there. I think the "Lurban" might actually be "Lucban" as in Gral or General Lucban/Lukban. This looks to be made during the beginning of the Philippine-American War 1898-1901/02. General Lucban/Lukban was a great Philippine (Tagalog) General of the Spanish-American War and the subsequent Philippine-American War. He was renowned for his intelligence and cunning in war, like many others. A nice piece of history! Also in great condition, though I wonder if the scabbard was later made (better pictures would help determine). This piece is similar to one I have (with more historical info): http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=lukban If ever you want to throw it in the trash, just let me know (I'll crawl back behind the garbage cans now ). Last edited by Battara; 22nd July 2018 at 08:00 PM.