Filipino Saber???

SanibelSwassa · 26th February 2021, 08:02 PM

Hi all! I have been following the forum for a while and was hoping for a little help. Would love any thoughts on the providence of this piece. Thanks in advance!!

Battara · 27th February 2021, 07:08 PM

Could be Filipino. If it is, it might be Tagalog (I have a similar piece) from Luzon, and from the time of the turn of the 20th century. The engraving under the guard looks like a form of okir.

The "X" might be talismanic - common on lots of Philippine bladed weaponry.

SanibelSwassa · 1st March 2021, 01:05 AM

Thanks for the thoughts!! It’s an interesting piece and trying to get a good id on it isn’t easy. Wish I had the scabbard.

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27th February 2021, 07:08 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Could be Filipino. If it is, it might be Tagalog (I have a similar piece) from Luzon, and from the time of the turn of the 20th century. The engraving under the guard looks like a form of okir. The "X" might be talismanic - common on lots of Philippine bladed weaponry.

1st March 2021, 01:05 AM	#3
SanibelSwassa Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Sanibel Florida Posts: 104	Thanks for the thoughts!! It’s an interesting piece and trying to get a good id on it isn’t easy. Wish I had the scabbard.