Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - And Another Colonial Spanish Sword;Mexican or Philippine ?

Ian · 10th February 2019, 12:51 PM

Hi drac.

Highly atypical of Spanish-Filipino styles in regard to the hilt with a finger loop, and the tooled leather scabbard is also atypical of Filipino work. I agree with the comments of Detlef and others.

Ian

PS. Your esparda looks Mexican or Central American to me, mainly on the basis of the tooled leather scabbard and rondel. (Although also found in various parts of S America also).

10th February 2019, 12:51 PM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,034	Hi drac. Highly atypical of Spanish-Filipino styles in regard to the hilt with a finger loop, and the tooled leather scabbard is also atypical of Filipino work. I agree with the comments of Detlef and others. Ian PS. Your esparda looks Mexican or Central American to me, mainly on the basis of the tooled leather scabbard and rondel. (Although also found in various parts of S America also).