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					Originally Posted by tom hyle
					
				 
				Beautiful European-influenced piece from probably Luzon or Batangas.  The necklace that loops down and joins onto the upper ferule is reminiscent of a feature sometimes seen on Malay kris sundangs from Mindinao. 
Some research into the hair/head-dress might be fruitful. 
Early 20th is my 2 cents on age.  By Early 20th I mean pre-wwII, which seems in the PI, as in so much of the Earth, to be the most meaningful dividing point.   
Note the handguard that is shaped like a stylized European renaissance sheild, such as a police badge. 
			
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 Hello Tom,
thank you for your comment. So my impression was good and I have a reason to fall to depression because I pass it, special by this price! 
  
 
You have noted the brass shield at the sheat? 
Regards,
Detlef