Original Philippines WWII U.S. Soldier Bringback Dahong Palay Type Sword with Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Wood Scabbard Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles and aides to flag officers

and aides to flag officers

Offered in excellent condition with correct helmet plate and red feather plume

developed in prototype form was officially introduced into service in early 1950's

however the original factory darkening is completely removed

and has latches at the top along with a carry handle

Original Philippines WWII U.S. Soldier Bringback Dahong Palay Type Sword with Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Wood Scabbard Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles and aides to flag officersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic and rather sturdy Dahong Palay style short sword. Most of the Filipinos were quick to take advantage of the fact that the yanks were noted souvenir hunters. With this knowledge, plenty of shops opened up and some people even converted their homes into souvenir shops to take advantage of the allied troops in the area, that was quite a racket they had going on! The dahong palay, literally "rice