Tired Old Sword

Robert · 28th February 2011, 03:41 AM

Here is another late 1890's (or maybe even earlier) short sword from Luzon showing heavy Spanish influence. It is in pretty rough condition but well worthy of a place of honor in my collection if for nothing other than still being here in one piece. The blade is 20-1/2 inches and overall the sword is 25-1/4 inches long. It has what is left of a carabao horn hilt with iron fittings and guard. The lXlXlXl talismanic markings (second picture) are still visible on the spine of the blade. These were the auction pictures and I hope to post better ones after it arrives. Comments are very welcome especially on possible age.

Robert

28th February 2011, 03:41 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Tired Old Sword Here is another late 1890's (or maybe even earlier) short sword from Luzon showing heavy Spanish influence. It is in pretty rough condition but well worthy of a place of honor in my collection if for nothing other than still being here in one piece. The blade is 20-1/2 inches and overall the sword is 25-1/4 inches long. It has what is left of a carabao horn hilt with iron fittings and guard. The lXlXlXl talismanic markings (second picture) are still visible on the spine of the blade. These were the auction pictures and I hope to post better ones after it arrives. Comments are very welcome especially on possible age. Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 1st March 2011 at 03:16 AM.