Nice Spanish Colonial Sword

[Chris Evans]

Hi Robert,

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Hi Chris,
IMHO this sword is from the Philippines around the end of the 19th to early 20th century. It think that it is probably from Luzon. The styling shows a lot of European influence that to me looks Spanish. If I am wrong about any of this the experts here on the forum will hopefully correct me. Here is another sword from my collection of similar styling.

When you said Spanish colonial, my mind immediately went to Sth America., but of course, the Philippines were also a Spanish colony.

I have never seen anything like it in Latin America and since I know zilch about Filipino weapons, I'll bow out.

As an aside, at least as far as the blade and the quillons go, that would be considered a "facon", that is a large knife/dagger, in Sth America, rather than a sword.

Have a great Xmas and happy new year


Cheers
Chris