Hello Mike,
Post-WW2, possibly vintage but certainly not antique. IMHO not a tourist piece but rather something to get the work done...
Hilt also seems to be an utilitarian version from less pricey wood; an aluminium ferrule would be certainly more en suite than silver.
Please give the blade an etch when you receive it: always interesting to learn how it got crafted.
Considering the low price, I guess this is a good example for any Moro collection until one chances upon an affordable, traditional, antique bankung.
Regards,
Kai
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