Filipino Sword with a European Handguard

[kino]

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 (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7750) 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]

A Prussian Parang??? :D 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]

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]

Hi Jose,
Here is a link to a previous thread on this style of sword and hilt http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1906&highlight=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]

Purssian Parang, I like that.

Dimensions Blade 22.5", hilt 7"

[Spunjer]

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

[kino]

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

Uy! You are beri panni.