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Gavin Nugent · 12th November 2009, 09:23 PM

Hi Spunjer,

I ask due to the reputation and data that comes with this piece.
Lengthy study still needs to be carried out to fully confirm this with accuracy and a number of years of decent still need to be accounted for and confirmed.

Although true origins are not yet fully confirmed, from the data available, it is very plausible given the facts that a Kampalin of this quality (despite not being bone or ivory) with the scabbard shaped and carved as it is, supports it is a sword of Nobility, see notes by Cato, page 58 Moro Swords, paragraph 3 & 4.

What do others out there think to the origins?

Regards

Gav

12th November 2009, 09:23 PM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	My Question. Hi Spunjer, I ask due to the reputation and data that comes with this piece. Lengthy study still needs to be carried out to fully confirm this with accuracy and a number of years of decent still need to be accounted for and confirmed. Although true origins are not yet fully confirmed, from the data available, it is very plausible given the facts that a Kampalin of this quality (despite not being bone or ivory) with the scabbard shaped and carved as it is, supports it is a sword of Nobility, see notes by Cato, page 58 Moro Swords, paragraph 3 & 4. What do others out there think to the origins? Regards Gav Last edited by freebooter; 13th November 2009 at 12:57 AM.