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Rafngard · 2nd October 2018, 03:02 AM

Hello All!

A few pics of a new gunong. I want to say that this style is 1950s-1960?
The scabbard is wood covered in three metal sections. The top and bottom sections seem to be silver plated copper. The middle section, which I think is not original, might be actual silver.

I attempted a light etch on this, and I think I see signs of lamination, but I'm not sure. I'm not very good at etching yet.

Also, the two sections on either side of the granulation work bulb on the hilt seem to be a different color of metal. I'm wondering if these are maybe something like Swassa?

I'm also including family photos. The Gunong itch has me bad.

Enjoy, and as always, any comments or opinions are welcome!

Thanks,
Leif

2nd October 2018, 03:02 AM	#1
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 324	A new (to me) mid-20th cent(?) gunong Hello All! A few pics of a new gunong. I want to say that this style is 1950s-1960? The scabbard is wood covered in three metal sections. The top and bottom sections seem to be silver plated copper. The middle section, which I think is not original, might be actual silver. I attempted a light etch on this, and I think I see signs of lamination, but I'm not sure. I'm not very good at etching yet. Also, the two sections on either side of the granulation work bulb on the hilt seem to be a different color of metal. I'm wondering if these are maybe something like Swassa? I'm also including family photos. The Gunong itch has me bad. Enjoy, and as always, any comments or opinions are welcome! Thanks, Leif Attached Images