Original Spanish–American War Southern Filipino Barong Short Sword With Bullet Strike Mark Italian Flags exposing secrets

exposing secrets

We've had several examples of these over the years

and a functional catch on the front

The crate is in lovely condition and still has wonderful stenciling present on the lid

Most likely the original scabbard for the dagger was damaged or lost

Original Spanish–American War Southern Filipino Barong Short Sword With Bullet Strike Mark Italian Flags exposing secretsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the Filipino Barong Short Sword, most likely brought home after the Philippine Insurrection of the Spanish American War. The bullet strike on the blade has the appearance of being from a Musket Ball and could very well have happened post war due to the lack of oxidation in and around the pock mark. The barong is a thick, leaf shaped, single edged blade sword. It is a weapon used by Muslim