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Forum: European Armoury 23rd July 2024, 01:23 PM
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Views: 48,415
Posted By drac2k
Well,no one can contest the accuracy of your...

Well,no one can contest the accuracy of your observation, lol. That will probably be the best that I will receive. The blade, an (old file), and the guard were both hand forged, and the handle is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 68,247
Posted By drac2k
AMAZING, THANK YOU !!!!

AMAZING, THANK YOU !!!!
Forum: European Armoury 22nd July 2024, 08:57 PM
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Posted By drac2k
Crude Made Dagger; Opinions Please

I recently acquired this crude village-made blacksmith knife and I'm not sure as to what I have. I've been told everything from a Civil War Bowie, to an Indian Trade Knife, a Mountaineer's blade,...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th July 2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 27,587
Posted By drac2k
Worlds largest Marshmallow Toasting Fork?

I recently picked up this item because I really can not help doing things like that. It appears to be a ram's horn, It has an Indian Diety & it measures 22" long. I bought it because it was cheap and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 43,257
Posted By drac2k
Along those lines Vietnam or Laos. Erik Farrow, a...

Along those lines Vietnam or Laos. Erik Farrow, a very reputable dealer currently has one similar to yours on his site for sale; the shield has provenance.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 59,134
Posted By drac2k
Thank you for the vintage picture of the...

Thank you for the vintage picture of the warrior.I always considered the shield that he has ,with the carving and face to be made for tourists, but it appears that I may have been wrong based on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th June 2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 37,400
Posted By drac2k
You are welcome M ElEY;I think that swords are...

You are welcome M ElEY;I think that swords are just the tip of the iceberg for many of us.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th June 2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 18,230
Posted By drac2k
Interesting Currency Belts

I've owned currency bracelets, and currency belts made of coins but these are the first ones that I have seen composed of ringlets.
I am assuming that they are from Africa, but which country?
Forum: European Armoury 11th June 2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,409
Posted By drac2k
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 11th June 2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,409
Posted By drac2k
Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!
Forum: European Armoury 11th June 2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,409
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 11th June 2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 37,400
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
Replies: 4
Views: 27,667
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
Replies: 5
Views: 24,159
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
Replies: 5
Views: 24,159
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: 24,159
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
Replies: 21
Views: 74,029
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: 74,029
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: 74,029
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
Replies: 21
Views: 74,029
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
Replies: 21
Views: 74,029
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: 26,310
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: 32,810
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: 32,810
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: 32,810
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.
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