2 nice Philippine Insurrection Swords

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

Quote:

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.

Robert · 12th May 2014, 05:29 PM

Drac2K,
If you PM me your email address I can send you a PDF with some information that might interest you.

Best,
Robert

trenchwarfare · 12th May 2014, 06:25 PM

Years ago, I bought a sword off ebay, very similar in design to the "D" guarded one. The handle was plain, and hexagonal in cross section. The guard was much thicker. Sold it on ebay, to a gentleman who said it was a Philippine navy cutlass, from the Spanish colonial period. Yours appears to be a loose copy of such. Nice swords.

drac2k · 12th May 2014, 10:46 PM

Interesting.Thanks

12th May 2014, 06:42 AM	#1
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	#3
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.

12th May 2014, 05:29 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Drac2K, If you PM me your email address I can send you a PDF with some information that might interest you. Best, Robert

12th May 2014, 06:25 PM	#5
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Years ago, I bought a sword off ebay, very similar in design to the "D" guarded one. The handle was plain, and hexagonal in cross section. The guard was much thicker. Sold it on ebay, to a gentleman who said it was a Philippine navy cutlass, from the Spanish colonial period. Yours appears to be a loose copy of such. Nice swords.

12th May 2014, 10:46 PM	#6
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Interesting.Thanks