Espada ancha

Jim McDougall · 10th June 2008, 03:59 PM

Thank you so much Fernando!!!
What an excellent example of these distinct swords, and its great to know that they are indeed represented in the museums in the Peninsula.
I'm glad to see this thread revived, as I think there is a great deal more that can be included. Recent activity for example has revealed the Brazilian form of these weapons, and until now, to the best of my knowledge, the South American forms have not been included in resources on these weapons.

All the best,
Jim

fernando · 10th June 2008, 06:00 PM

I didn't fix the text in the label but, with some effort, it can be read " MEJICO ( NUEVA ESPAÑA ) S. XVIII ".

Battara · 11th June 2008, 03:41 AM

I would say that the 2nd and last pictures of Robert Coleman's pictures look Filipino of Spanish influence from the turn of the 20th century, specifically Ilocos Norte region on the Island of Luzon.

Jim McDougall · 11th June 2008, 05:14 PM

Right on Jose!! The examples Robert posted were exactly the types I was referring to in my earlier note on Spanish influenced edged weapons in the Philippines, and nice ones indeed!!!

Thanks very much for the added detail on the regions these might be from, which really adds to the archived material I have hoped would become key in these threads. Your expertise in weapons and history of these fields of study has long been well established here, and I always look forward to the detail you add.
All the best,
Jim

10th June 2008, 03:59 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,467	Thank you so much Fernando!!! What an excellent example of these distinct swords, and its great to know that they are indeed represented in the museums in the Peninsula. I'm glad to see this thread revived, as I think there is a great deal more that can be included. Recent activity for example has revealed the Brazilian form of these weapons, and until now, to the best of my knowledge, the South American forms have not been included in resources on these weapons. All the best, Jim

10th June 2008, 06:00 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I didn't fix the text in the label but, with some effort, it can be read " MEJICO ( NUEVA ESPAÑA ) S. XVIII ".

11th June 2008, 03:41 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I would say that the 2nd and last pictures of Robert Coleman's pictures look Filipino of Spanish influence from the turn of the 20th century, specifically Ilocos Norte region on the Island of Luzon.

11th June 2008, 05:14 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,467	Right on Jose!! The examples Robert posted were exactly the types I was referring to in my earlier note on Spanish influenced edged weapons in the Philippines, and nice ones indeed!!! Thanks very much for the added detail on the regions these might be from, which really adds to the archived material I have hoped would become key in these threads. Your expertise in weapons and history of these fields of study has long been well established here, and I always look forward to the detail you add. All the best, Jim