WWII Filipino Sword???

Spunjer · 5th October 2014, 03:01 AM

nice catch, David! yes, definitely WW2 era. a lot of these were made not necessarily for tourist consumption, but rather as souvenirs for G.I.'s during that time period. on the same note, i'm starting to think why moro weapons became more flamboyant at the turn of the century, which is for the same reason...
check out Springfield area antique malls; i found quite a few pieces from that area.

Sajen · 5th October 2014, 09:31 AM

Hello David,

agree with the others, a WWII area tenegre, nice one.

Here my one with an other blade shape from the same time frame: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=visayan

Regards,
Detlef

David · 5th October 2014, 04:49 PM

Thanks Detlef. Anyone else have examples of these for further comparison?

Sajen · 5th October 2014, 05:09 PM

Here one which was sold not so long ago by ebay. I believe that this one is from the same time frame.

Spunjer · 6th October 2014, 02:07 AM

not quite the same blade style, but the scabbard is identical. instead of leather chaff like yours, the one on mine is brass.

David · 6th October 2014, 04:11 AM

Wow, that's a beauty Ron. These examples are helpful, thanks!

Battara · 7th October 2014, 02:27 AM

Yes Ron your mounts on this one are brass. Ron's is a great example and rare - the horn is albino carabao horn!

There were a lot of these blades made for GIs, but this one is nice.

5th October 2014, 05:09 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,646	Here one which was sold not so long ago by ebay. I believe that this one is from the same time frame. Attached Images

6th October 2014, 02:07 AM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	not quite the same blade style, but the scabbard is identical. instead of leather chaff like yours, the one on mine is brass. Attached Images

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5th October 2014, 03:01 AM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	nice catch, David! yes, definitely WW2 era. a lot of these were made not necessarily for tourist consumption, but rather as souvenirs for G.I.'s during that time period. on the same note, i'm starting to think why moro weapons became more flamboyant at the turn of the century, which is for the same reason... check out Springfield area antique malls; i found quite a few pieces from that area.

5th October 2014, 09:31 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,646	Hello David, agree with the others, a WWII area tenegre, nice one. Here my one with an other blade shape from the same time frame: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=visayan Regards, Detlef

5th October 2014, 04:49 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,281	Thanks Detlef. Anyone else have examples of these for further comparison?

6th October 2014, 04:11 AM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,281	Wow, that's a beauty Ron. These examples are helpful, thanks!

7th October 2014, 02:27 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,379	Yes Ron your mounts on this one are brass. Ron's is a great example and rare - the horn is albino carabao horn! There were a lot of these blades made for GIs, but this one is nice.