2 nice Philippine Insurrection Swords

Sajen · 11th May 2014, 12:12 PM

Two very interesting Luzon swords!

Good to have them in such an good state and with intact leather scabbards. Very good addition to your collection!

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 11th May 2014, 03:30 PM

Thanks;did you determine they were Luzon swords by the blade configurations, the handles or the scabbards ? They almost look like naval cutlasses, but I don't think that they had much (or any navy), during the Philippine insurrections ;am I wrong in this assumption ?

Sajen · 11th May 2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Thanks;did you determine they were Luzon swords by the blade configurations, the handles or the scabbards ? They almost look like naval cutlasses, but I don't think that they had much (or any navy), during the Philippine insurrections ;am I wrong in this assumption ?

The overall appearance let me be sure that they are from Luzon, the peened through tang, the handles byself and also the leather scabbards are typical for Luzon swords.
I don't think that they have had navy during the Philippine insurrection but frankly said I just don't know.
I am sure that others will confirm that they are from Luzon, special Robert have a great and good collection of this type of swords.

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 11th May 2014, 07:50 PM

Thanks

Robert · 12th May 2014, 06:42 AM

Hello Drac2k, I totally agree with Detlef's assessment of your swords and would also like to add my congratulations on your being able to acquire them for your collection. As for whether or not these are naval cuttlesses I cannot say, but General Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the revolution, organized the Philippine Navy on June 23, 1898.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 12th May 2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

As for whether or not these are naval cuttlesses I cannot say, but General Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the revolution, organized the Philippine Navy on June 23, 1898.

Thank you for the information, good to know!

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 12th May 2014, 03:50 PM

Yes, also thanks for the information ;I'll start to research General Aquinaldo's formation of a Philippine Navy. Preliminary research for myself has shown that Naval operations were a important part of American tactics in regards to taking forts, conveying troops,destroying batteries as well as supplying food, ammunition, etc.I am also sure that they could blockade supplies to the rebels as well as regulate or restrict river commerce. I would think, that were the Philippine Navy to be effective in engaging the Americans, it would have to be in the shallow rivers, with the assistance of shore batteries.

11th May 2014, 12:12 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,417	Two very interesting Luzon swords! Good to have them in such an good state and with intact leather scabbards. Very good addition to your collection! Regards, Detlef

11th May 2014, 03:30 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks;did you determine they were Luzon swords by the blade configurations, the handles or the scabbards ? They almost look like naval cutlasses, but I don't think that they had much (or any navy), during the Philippine insurrections ;am I wrong in this assumption ?

11th May 2014, 07:50 PM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks

12th May 2014, 06:42 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Drac2k, I totally agree with Detlef's assessment of your swords and would also like to add my congratulations on your being able to acquire them for your collection. As for whether or not these are naval cuttlesses I cannot say, but General Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the revolution, organized the Philippine Navy on June 23, 1898. Best, Robert

12th May 2014, 03:50 PM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Yes, also thanks for the information ;I'll start to research General Aquinaldo's formation of a Philippine Navy. Preliminary research for myself has shown that Naval operations were a important part of American tactics in regards to taking forts, conveying troops,destroying batteries as well as supplying food, ammunition, etc.I am also sure that they could blockade supplies to the rebels as well as regulate or restrict river commerce. I would think, that were the Philippine Navy to be effective in engaging the Americans, it would have to be in the shallow rivers, with the assistance of shore batteries.