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20th October 2005, 09:16 PM
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Location: What is still UK
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What a beautiful thing, it should really belong to me
 . Tim
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20th October 2005, 11:59 PM
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wow! what is striking is that it actually has the date engraved!!! nice acquisition, charles...
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21st October 2005, 12:35 AM
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Location: Chicago area
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Congrats on a great find. The Visayan Islands started to be under US control in 1899. Cebu was fighting the Spanish control in 1898. I've lean towards thinking this type of sword would be from Cebu. Maybe an early presentation sword to US officer? It sure seems to be in excellent condition. By 1900 there was conflict with Americans. If you find any more info on it, please post.
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21st October 2005, 01:37 AM
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Location: Kansas City
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Nice piece, Charles!!!!!
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21st October 2005, 01:43 AM
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THAT IS A REAL BEAUTY, EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP, DATED, CLOTH STRAP AND GRIP WRAP INTACT SOMETHING YOU JUST DON'T FIND UNLESS YOU ARE LUCKY. CONGRADULATIONS!
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21st October 2005, 06:38 AM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Nice puppy Chuckmeister (woof!
 ). It is possible that this is a capture piece. Cebu and Bohol were fighting until 1901, especially when some Cebuanos moved to Bohol and finally surrendered. I have a similar talibon with the surrender date in ink on mine. Rare to have the cloth on it.
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