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					Originally Posted by Rick
					
				 
				I have a kampilan with a somewhat similar hilt . 
The sword in question looks like it is made from wood .    
D'you suppose this picture was taken after the implementation of Pershing's General Order #11 ?
 
I don't think it is a scabbard, looks more like a narrow parrying shield to me .
 
The Datu's eyes are downcast .
 
"A picture says a thousand words ."  
			
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 You may be right Rick....