Original Spanish–American War Southern Filipino Barong Short Sword With Bullet Strike Mark Italian Flags and is also maker marked

and is also maker marked and dated:

A replacement spring would most likely fix this

and a functional catch on the front

exposing secrets

This is an officer's lovely example of a French Foreign Legion kepi

Original Spanish–American War Southern Filipino Barong Short Sword With Bullet Strike Mark Italian Flags and is also maker markedOriginal 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