Visayan Sword of the Phil. 1st Republic

Dimasalang · 23rd December 2009, 12:17 AM

Thanks. Id like to replace the end cap..not sure how I would be able to do that though, and then make it match the patina on the brass.

migueldiaz · 23rd December 2009, 03:32 AM

Dimasalang, wow nice catch indeed

Can you please show us close-up pics of the design on the scabbard? Thanks!

Battara · 23rd December 2009, 03:50 AM

Dimasalang, very nice example. Good condition of the emblem. I saw this but I already have something in the works. Congrats. The mounts are steel, right?

Dimasalang · 24th December 2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by migueldiaz

Dimasalang, wow nice catch indeed

Can you please show us close-up pics of the design on the scabbard? Thanks!

Hey Miguel, I only have pics from the listing right now. Should take some better pics.

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Originally Posted by Battara

Dimasalang, very nice example. Good condition of the emblem. I saw this but I already have something in the works. Congrats. The mounts are steel, right?

Thanks, yah that mounts look to be steel now that I looked at it again. hehe

Battara · 24th December 2009, 07:47 PM

Well they look to be steel, but they could also be silver. Testing would determine.

David · 24th December 2009, 08:44 PM

The butterfly seems an unlikely symbolism on such a blade. Is there some significance i am unaware of.

Robert · 24th December 2009, 10:22 PM

Hello Dimasalang,
What a great piece of history !!! I too was watching this but when it was up for auction I had just paid off some med bills and couldn't afford to bid. I am very happy to see someone from the forum was lucky enough to end up with this and especially someone who appreciates its significance. I can't wait to see the new pictures when posted. Do you have it yet or are you still waiting for it to arrive? My congratulations on your new acquisition.

Robert

Bill · 24th December 2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by David

The butterfly seems an unlikely symbolism on such a blade. Is there some significance i am unaware of.

It looks like a moth. Jose Rizal used the butterfly metamorphosis in speeches/writing to describe the Philippines emerging from colonial control. There is also the "moth to the light" parable of his own life: http://www.rizalismypresident.com/in...al_of_the_Dawn
Don't know if this has anything to do with this blade but any revolutionaries would be sure to have known Rizal's writings/legends.

23rd December 2009, 12:17 AM	#1
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Thanks. Id like to replace the end cap..not sure how I would be able to do that though, and then make it match the patina on the brass.

23rd December 2009, 03:32 AM	#2
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Dimasalang, wow nice catch indeed Can you please show us close-up pics of the design on the scabbard? Thanks!

23rd December 2009, 03:50 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Dimasalang, very nice example. Good condition of the emblem. I saw this but I already have something in the works. Congrats. The mounts are steel, right?

24th December 2009, 07:47 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Well they look to be steel, but they could also be silver. Testing would determine.

24th December 2009, 08:44 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	The butterfly seems an unlikely symbolism on such a blade. Is there some significance i am unaware of.

24th December 2009, 10:22 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Dimasalang, What a great piece of history !!! I too was watching this but when it was up for auction I had just paid off some med bills and couldn't afford to bid. I am very happy to see someone from the forum was lucky enough to end up with this and especially someone who appreciates its significance. I can't wait to see the new pictures when posted. Do you have it yet or are you still waiting for it to arrive? My congratulations on your new acquisition. Robert