"new" Dha

Nathaniel · 23rd February 2015, 07:09 AM

I would lean towards categorizing this dha as a Burman, the dominate ethnic group in Myanmar (Burma), which is further south than the Shan state. Burman have the short handle and blades like these. Shan swords tend to have longer handles, more narrow decorative fullers if they have them...most of the time not. I think you do see this Burman type of dha more commonly associated with modern Banshay (Burmese weapons martial art).

rvr · 16th March 2015, 12:34 AM

Thanks all for the info

Found this relic of a Dha in my homecountry, apparently digged out of a Vietnam old battlefield together with more swords and armor...
Brass hilted obviously, anyways here couple of pictures of whats left of it and pictures of a few of the other ones, some still in its scabbard

Gavin Nugent · 16th March 2015, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rvr

Thanks all for the info

Found this relic of a Dha in my homecountry, apparently digged out of a Vietnam old battlefield together with more swords and armor...
Brass hilted obviously, anyways here some pictures of whats left of it...

A nice find RVR.

kronckew · 16th March 2015, 10:36 AM

rvr,

a little spit & polish and a good brushing and you'll have those back in service in no time. (well, maybe not)

16th March 2015, 12:34 AM	#2
rvr Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 7	Thanks all for the info Found this relic of a Dha in my homecountry, apparently digged out of a Vietnam old battlefield together with more swords and armor... Brass hilted obviously, anyways here couple of pictures of whats left of it and pictures of a few of the other ones, some still in its scabbard Attached Images Last edited by rvr; 16th March 2015 at 09:11 AM.

23rd February 2015, 07:09 AM	#1
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	I would lean towards categorizing this dha as a Burman, the dominate ethnic group in Myanmar (Burma), which is further south than the Shan state. Burman have the short handle and blades like these. Shan swords tend to have longer handles, more narrow decorative fullers if they have them...most of the time not. I think you do see this Burman type of dha more commonly associated with modern Banshay (Burmese weapons martial art).

16th March 2015, 10:36 AM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,227	rvr, a little spit & polish and a good brushing and you'll have those back in service in no time. (well, maybe not)