Identification?

DaveA · 22nd December 2007, 07:50 AM

Hello all,

I am now the proud owner of something.

It surely looks interesting and I imagine some history behind the blade. However I cannot locate a reference that will help me identify it. So I bring it to you, in the hope of enlightenment. Don't be afraid to tell me I bought a tourist item - I didn't pay much and took a chance. But I think it may be something more interesting. Here are some pictures.

Best regards, and a happy holiday season to all of you.

- Dave A.

DaveA · 22nd December 2007, 07:57 AM

More pictures to be posted when it arrives.

Blade is 7", at widest 2 1/2". With hilt length is 10"

Blade is reportedly "etched" on both sides.

- Dave A.

Robert · 22nd December 2007, 08:08 AM

Looks like a Gunong to me. Very odd grip, never seen one like it before.

What is it made of, mother of pearl or something else? What are the fittings on the scabbard and the guard made of?

Robert

Matt Splatt · 22nd December 2007, 08:08 AM

It's a Moro Punal. Others here will know much better than I but I think it's a nice one. congrats.

Ferguson · 22nd December 2007, 08:46 AM

Hi Dave,
As Matt and Robert have said, it's a Moro punal or gunong. I'm far from an expert, but do collect them. Federico has some info on his web page.
http://home.earthlink.net/~federicom...roweapons.html

Others are much more knowledgeable, but I'd guess post WWII. It's a nice example. Here are some other types. More pics at:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Public/Gunong/

Steve Ferguson

kronckew · 22nd December 2007, 12:02 PM

yup, filipino moro gunong (punal in spanish)
similar to above & mine, excepting grip materials,
yours looks like bone or ivory of some sort.

DaveA · 22nd December 2007, 07:07 PM

Once again, the collective wisdom of this forum has come through. Thank you very much. I will post more information to this thread and a better picture when the item arrives and I get it cleaned up.

Regards,

Dave A.

Battara · 22nd December 2007, 09:41 PM

Looks like the gunong (Moro name for this Moro piece) was made later with aluminum mounts and MOP hilt slabs. Will await better pictures.

22nd December 2007, 07:50 AM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	Identification? Hello all, I am now the proud owner of something. It surely looks interesting and I imagine some history behind the blade. However I cannot locate a reference that will help me identify it. So I bring it to you, in the hope of enlightenment. Don't be afraid to tell me I bought a tourist item - I didn't pay much and took a chance. But I think it may be something more interesting. Here are some pictures. Best regards, and a happy holiday season to all of you. - Dave A. Attached Images Last edited by DaveA; 22nd December 2007 at 07:51 AM. Reason: typo

22nd December 2007, 07:57 AM	#2
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	More info More pictures to be posted when it arrives. Blade is 7", at widest 2 1/2". With hilt length is 10" Blade is reportedly "etched" on both sides. - Dave A.

22nd December 2007, 07:07 PM	#7
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	Gracious thanks Once again, the collective wisdom of this forum has come through. Thank you very much. I will post more information to this thread and a better picture when the item arrives and I get it cleaned up. Regards, Dave A.

22nd December 2007, 08:08 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Looks like a Gunong to me. Very odd grip, never seen one like it before. What is it made of, mother of pearl or something else? What are the fittings on the scabbard and the guard made of? Robert

22nd December 2007, 08:08 AM	#4
Matt Splatt Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 31	It's a Moro Punal. Others here will know much better than I but I think it's a nice one. congrats.

22nd December 2007, 08:46 AM	#5
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Hi Dave, As Matt and Robert have said, it's a Moro punal or gunong. I'm far from an expert, but do collect them. Federico has some info on his web page. http://home.earthlink.net/~federicom...roweapons.html Others are much more knowledgeable, but I'd guess post WWII. It's a nice example. Here are some other types. More pics at: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Public/Gunong/ Steve Ferguson

22nd December 2007, 12:02 PM	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,182	yup, filipino moro gunong (punal in spanish) similar to above & mine, excepting grip materials, yours looks like bone or ivory of some sort.

22nd December 2007, 09:41 PM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Looks like the gunong (Moro name for this Moro piece) was made later with aluminum mounts and MOP hilt slabs. Will await better pictures.