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Battara · 9th November 2007, 04:07 PM

This is one of the larger gunongs that I have seen. At one time after the last of the Moro battles at Bud Bagsak in 1915, Gen.Pershing outlawed (or the US did it) the wearing of swords. Since no respectible man would be seen in public without a bladed weapon, the gunong became even more popular and I believe that some grew to the size of what you have here to replace the vacuum. This is a later piece but not a tourist piece (note the lovely lamination).

I may start calling you the "Gunong Guru".

kronckew - I echo your sentiments and will gladly assist you.

9th November 2007, 04:07 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	This is one of the larger gunongs that I have seen. At one time after the last of the Moro battles at Bud Bagsak in 1915, Gen.Pershing outlawed (or the US did it) the wearing of swords. Since no respectible man would be seen in public without a bladed weapon, the gunong became even more popular and I believe that some grew to the size of what you have here to replace the vacuum. This is a later piece but not a tourist piece (note the lovely lamination). I may start calling you the "Gunong Guru". kronckew - I echo your sentiments and will gladly assist you.