Moro kampilan (?) Spanish American war era

Jim McDougall · 9th April 2025, 03:13 PM

Thank you so much guys! As I noted, I know very little on the weapons in this field, but acquired this during the decades I was studying espada anchas and the similarity (Ian-very good point I had not thought of! the Chinese style) in the hilt.
I dont have the actual weapon at hand, but it seems the blade was 22-23".

It seems a rugged, ersatz style example, so the wartime possibility seems likely.

I really appreciate the input, and Ian for going into such detail. The specialty in studying the weapons of these areas is so complicated! but incredibly fascinating, I can see why the profound interest!

JeffS · 14th April 2025, 10:46 AM

Just saw this on Facebook. New book with fascinating historic uniforms. One of the pages shows that, indeed, there was calvary employing long swords.

AHite · 15th April 2025, 01:01 AM

That looks like a Must Buy book for me as I grow my collection of Philippine weapons from this era. Also like the Remington Rolling Blocks! I had a Spanish-made licensed RB (Spanish American War bringback) which is most likely what these soldiers were carrying.

Andrew

14th April 2025, 10:46 AM	#2
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 431	Just saw this on Facebook. New book with fascinating historic uniforms. One of the pages shows that, indeed, there was calvary employing long swords. Attached Images

9th April 2025, 03:13 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,454	Thank you so much guys! As I noted, I know very little on the weapons in this field, but acquired this during the decades I was studying espada anchas and the similarity (Ian-very good point I had not thought of! the Chinese style) in the hilt. I dont have the actual weapon at hand, but it seems the blade was 22-23". It seems a rugged, ersatz style example, so the wartime possibility seems likely. I really appreciate the input, and Ian for going into such detail. The specialty in studying the weapons of these areas is so complicated! but incredibly fascinating, I can see why the profound interest!

15th April 2025, 01:01 AM	#3
AHite Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 65	That looks like a Must Buy book for me as I grow my collection of Philippine weapons from this era. Also like the Remington Rolling Blocks! I had a Spanish-made licensed RB (Spanish American War bringback) which is most likely what these soldiers were carrying. Andrew