Thanks to those who have provided input this far....another step towards Thailand perhaps...I'm still looking down this road...
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=thailand
Note the spear of similar blade style, collar and thickness (and length if it rests on the ground) resting against this arch at the right (and one on the left)...
Has anyone other than Dan visited the Arms room of the Grand Palace Bangkok to comment first hand?? Nathaniel??