Hand made sword, wondering about origin

Ken Maddock · 3rd August 2015, 09:04 PM

Hi
I can see the Philippine influence in the link alright.
Spanish Armada was 1588, so I guess that rules out direct Spanish link

I am going to send images to the 1798 museum and see if they can shed any light on hand made swords from that period

I may never find out though and yes Rick I wish we could link it to the famous irish pirate

Would anyone hazard a guess on age of the sword

Your time spent commenting is much appreciated

Regards
Ken

Robert · 4th August 2015, 12:38 AM

Hello Ken, I totally agree with Jose's assessment, I also believe this to be a Filipino sword that was most likely made in the late 1890's to early 20th century on Luzon.

Best,
Robert

Ian · 4th August 2015, 06:56 AM

If this is a Philippine revolutionary sword, then the period 1895-1901 would probably be most likely for its manufacture and use.

The Katipuneros were getting seriously organized and armed in 1895-1896, with the Philippine revolution breaking out in August, 1896. The defeat of Spain in 1898 by US and Filipino forces led to the declaration of the First Philippine Republic by Emilio Aguinaldo, which in turn led to a protracted conflict with the US. The First Republic ended on March 23, 1901 when Aguinaldo was defeated and surrendered to American forces.

Ian

3rd August 2015, 09:04 PM	#1
Ken Maddock Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ireland Posts: 104	Hi I can see the Philippine influence in the link alright. Spanish Armada was 1588, so I guess that rules out direct Spanish link I am going to send images to the 1798 museum and see if they can shed any light on hand made swords from that period I may never find out though and yes Rick I wish we could link it to the famous irish pirate Would anyone hazard a guess on age of the sword Your time spent commenting is much appreciated Regards Ken

4th August 2015, 12:38 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Ken, I totally agree with Jose's assessment, I also believe this to be a Filipino sword that was most likely made in the late 1890's to early 20th century on Luzon. Best, Robert

4th August 2015, 06:56 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	If this is a Philippine revolutionary sword, then the period 1895-1901 would probably be most likely for its manufacture and use. The Katipuneros were getting seriously organized and armed in 1895-1896, with the Philippine revolution breaking out in August, 1896. The defeat of Spain in 1898 by US and Filipino forces led to the declaration of the First Philippine Republic by Emilio Aguinaldo, which in turn led to a protracted conflict with the US. The First Republic ended on March 23, 1901 when Aguinaldo was defeated and surrendered to American forces. Ian