Presumed Philippine?

Battara · 12th December 2024, 11:03 PM

It is very rare, never mind having the scabbard with it.

I know of a family in the Philippines of a famous PI general at the turn of the century. The sword with their family name on it was offered to 12 of his officers (so only 12 made). They loaned it to a local museum who later sold it to a private collector without their consent.

I also have one of these, acquired before this incident. Antiques Road Show told me it is a national treasure but DO NOT repatriate it - it will only go in the front door and out the back.

So I agree with Ian. For now don't repatriate it unless you know the Filipino collector over there.......and perhaps even then.............

12th December 2024, 11:03 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	It is very rare, never mind having the scabbard with it. I know of a family in the Philippines of a famous PI general at the turn of the century. The sword with their family name on it was offered to 12 of his officers (so only 12 made). They loaned it to a local museum who later sold it to a private collector without their consent. I also have one of these, acquired before this incident. Antiques Road Show told me it is a national treasure but DO NOT repatriate it - it will only go in the front door and out the back. So I agree with Ian. For now don't repatriate it unless you know the Filipino collector over there.......and perhaps even then.............