Interesting Philippine Sword

drac2k · 24th May 2024, 09:55 PM

I recently acquired this sword which is historically dated.It is an honest pre-WW2 blade, that even though it is 1945 dated, I believe it to be earlier.The scabbard is not in the traditional mode, but it fits the item perfectly and you can tell that it has had extensive use.
My question is, if I read this correctly to be the 73rd Regiment which served in Europe in WW2, it can not be correct;what am I missing ?

24th May 2024, 09:55 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,231	Interesting Philippine Sword I recently acquired this sword which is historically dated.It is an honest pre-WW2 blade, that even though it is 1945 dated, I believe it to be earlier.The scabbard is not in the traditional mode, but it fits the item perfectly and you can tell that it has had extensive use. My question is, if I read this correctly to be the 73rd Regiment which served in Europe in WW2, it can not be correct;what am I missing ? Attached Images