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tanaruz · 25th July 2020, 06:42 AM

Hi all,

Sharing another barung from my father's collection. With an OAL of 23 inches (blade: 17.25 inches). With MOP on the scabbard and for a left-handed warrior.
Metal twine on the scabbard.
Has a 50-centavo silver coin (issued between 1903-1945, putting the silver content at 75-90% depending on the year of issue) pierced on the ferrule?

questions:

1) believed to be of Tausug origin- but could it also be yakan or samal?
2) does it bear the characterictics of a middle class/commoner blade?
3) probable era?
4) the coin - for aesthetic purposed only?

Regards

Yves

25th July 2020, 06:42 AM	#1
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 283	A BARUNG Hi all, Sharing another barung from my father's collection. With an OAL of 23 inches (blade: 17.25 inches). With MOP on the scabbard and for a left-handed warrior. Metal twine on the scabbard. Has a 50-centavo silver coin (issued between 1903-1945, putting the silver content at 75-90% depending on the year of issue) pierced on the ferrule? questions: 1) believed to be of Tausug origin- but could it also be yakan or samal? 2) does it bear the characterictics of a middle class/commoner blade? 3) probable era? 4) the coin - for aesthetic purposed only? Regards Yves Attached Images