Filipino Sword with a European Handguard

kino · 16th December 2008, 12:14 AM

Picked up this Filipino sword with a European sword handguard. When I first looked at it I thought the blade might have been Euro as well. Upon looking closely and deciding to polish and etch I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Have a look.

According to Jeff D at the Euro. Armoury Forums the handguard is Prussian, The Monogram is Kaiser Wilhelm II (1888-1918).

Pardon the green tint on the photos, reflection's from the X'mas decor.

Robert · 16th December 2008, 12:57 AM

A Prussian Parang???

Very interesting. I wonder if this was made for native use using a recovered guard or a sword that was modified for someone to take back home? I really like these bat head hilts. Great sword and if you get tired of it you already know where to send it.

Robert

P.S.
Could you please post measurements?

Battara · 16th December 2008, 02:36 AM

Well I'm green with envy.......what a nice puppy and great find. Looks like silver mounts. The brass crossguard is fascinating. I forget - is it from Batangas? Love the blade too.....

Robert · 16th December 2008, 03:23 AM

Hi Jose,
Here is a link to a previous thread on this style of sword and hilt http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=head+parang It seems that there are a few variations of these and I'm not sure if it was ever decided exactly where they are from but Batangas was mentioned as a possibility. I know that there were more discussions on these but haven't found the links yet.

Robert

kino · 17th December 2008, 03:02 AM

Purssian Parang, I like that.

Dimensions Blade 22.5", hilt 7"

Spunjer · 17th December 2008, 04:43 AM

kino, you know what that is?
it's callled Parang Sa-akin, lol. get it, parang sa akin nalang, haha.
nice catch, bro

16th December 2008, 12:14 AM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Filipino Sword with a European Handguard Picked up this Filipino sword with a European sword handguard. When I first looked at it I thought the blade might have been Euro as well. Upon looking closely and deciding to polish and etch I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Have a look. According to Jeff D at the Euro. Armoury Forums the handguard is Prussian, The Monogram is Kaiser Wilhelm II (1888-1918). Pardon the green tint on the photos, reflection's from the X'mas decor. Attached Images

16th December 2008, 12:57 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	A Prussian Parang??? Very interesting. I wonder if this was made for native use using a recovered guard or a sword that was modified for someone to take back home? I really like these bat head hilts. Great sword and if you get tired of it you already know where to send it. Robert P.S. Could you please post measurements?

16th December 2008, 02:36 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Well I'm green with envy.......what a nice puppy and great find. Looks like silver mounts. The brass crossguard is fascinating. I forget - is it from Batangas? Love the blade too.....

16th December 2008, 03:23 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Jose, Here is a link to a previous thread on this style of sword and hilt http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=head+parang It seems that there are a few variations of these and I'm not sure if it was ever decided exactly where they are from but Batangas was mentioned as a possibility. I know that there were more discussions on these but haven't found the links yet. Robert

17th December 2008, 03:02 AM	#5
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Purssian Parang, I like that. Dimensions Blade 22.5", hilt 7"

17th December 2008, 04:43 AM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	kino, you know what that is? it's callled Parang Sa-akin, lol. get it, parang sa akin nalang, haha. nice catch, bro