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Forum: European Armoury Today, 08:30 PM
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Thanks Victrix.The plating has some minor loss...

Thanks Victrix.The plating has some minor loss here and there, but not very much.The blade is in amazing shape, probably because of the very tight fit of the scabbard.
Forum: European Armoury Today, 06:34 PM
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Posted By drac2k
Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!
Forum: European Armoury Today, 06:03 PM
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Posted By drac2k
Austrian Sword

This is what I believe to be an Austrian Hungarian M1904 Cavalry Sword.
I believe it to be a Presentation Sword and the inscription is driving me crazy. I can not make out some of the Calligraphy;...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania Today, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 149
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for sharing! An amazing find that proves...

Thanks for sharing! An amazing find that proves that sometimes ,with a little leg work , a good eye and a lot of luck, there are still treasures out there to be found.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2024, 04:36 AM
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Posted By drac2k
Very impressive; I can not wait to see what you...

Very impressive; I can not wait to see what you do with the scabbard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2024, 04:15 AM
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Views: 2,207
Posted By drac2k
You were correct Ian about the regiment being...

You were correct Ian about the regiment being comprised of native troops;the 73rd Regiment had 2 battalions of Jolo people, stationed in Manila, and in the field in Luzon & Mindanao.
They...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2024, 03:36 AM
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Views: 2,207
Posted By drac2k
Thanks Ian! I suspected that the knife was older...

Thanks Ian! I suspected that the knife was older than WW2, but the 45 I assumed to be 1945.I was totally clueless that this might be a Colonial Spanish Period item.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,207
Posted By drac2k
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,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2024, 02:17 PM
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Views: 5,551
Posted By drac2k
Actually, I wish that I had remembered this...

Actually, I wish that I had remembered this earlier;Rsword sold an interesting set of Moro spearheads that came in a wooden box, specifically carved for them.This might reinforce(just a little), my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,551
Posted By drac2k
Posted late, but as promised. Most of these...

Posted late, but as promised.
Most of these spearheads are large and of excellent quality, however the bindings and the shafts are rather generic and simple.I wonder if only the spearheads are kept...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,551
Posted By drac2k
Thanks , Lee for providing those examples;it is...

Thanks , Lee for providing those examples;it is nice to know that it isn't just a random "one of."Do these "baled examples come from a particular area and do you have a theory as to why the exta wire...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2024, 02:46 AM
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Views: 5,551
Posted By drac2k
Thanks to all for your excellent comments.Yes, I...

Thanks to all for your excellent comments.Yes, I believe that the spear was cut down for easier transport home.
20 years ago I found a very similar spear, with comparable wire bindings which I will...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2024, 07:55 PM
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Posted By drac2k
Moro Spearhead, but from what Battle?

I recently acquired this Moro Spearhead, with a partially torn tag attributing it to a specific battle; can anyone guess which one he is referencing?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,960
Posted By drac2k
That is a very nice one that you have!

That is a very nice one that you have!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,969
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for the informative follow-up.

Thanks for the informative follow-up.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,969
Posted By drac2k
I tried to etch once and it frightened me enough...

I tried to etch once and it frightened me enough not to ever try it again, lol.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,969
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, Sajen : I was hoping that was the...

Thanks, Sajen : I was hoping that was the case,however I'm too ignorant on that matter to venture a guess.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,969
Posted By drac2k
Jim thank you for your very detailed description...

Jim thank you for your very detailed description of my sword! Does your excellent example also have a false edge on the back of the tip end?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,960
Posted By drac2k
Yes, in the middle of the scabbard on one side.

Yes, in the middle of the scabbard on one side.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,969
Posted By drac2k
Indian Sword to Share

Well, I had a good weekend. I won this massive Indian Tulwar that had a heavy iron handle, with gold or brass speckles.It has a massive 34" blade(the last 11" with a false backside edge and it looks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,960
Posted By drac2k
Thank you TVV;I thought that might be one of the...

Thank you TVV;I thought that might be one of the possibilities.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,960
Posted By drac2k
Shamshir ,But From Where?

I went to a local Gun Show this weekend(actually a glorified fee market with purses, ammunition ,beef jerky,etc.,), and halfway through it, as I was wondering why I wasted $14.00 and my time, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 28th April 2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,369
Posted By drac2k
Maybe an antique slater's hammer?

Maybe an antique slater's hammer?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd April 2024, 04:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,672
Posted By drac2k
Very nice;I also believe it is Cambodian or...

Very nice;I also believe it is Cambodian or Vietnamese and it is for cutting rice.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd March 2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,752
Posted By drac2k
Good call C4RL;I was thinking maybe a blood...

Good call C4RL;I was thinking maybe a blood groove, but your theory makes much more sense.
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