{"product_id":"original-spanish-american-war-era-spanish-officers-pioneer-machete-sword-with-bone-handle","title":"Original Spanish American War Era Spanish Officers Pioneer Machete Sword with Bone Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Machete Sword, most likely brought back from the Spanish-American war of 1898, which lasted approximately 4 months. We have seen these described as both \"Pioneer Machetes\" and \"Officer's Swords\", and we suspect they were used as both by Spanish forces. Many areas in Cuba and the Philippines were quite densely forested, so many carried machetes to help move through the jungle like foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a nice example, with a 27 1\/2\" long straight blade, which is about 1 1\/4\" wide, with a \"chopper\" point. It is relatively thin and springy, definitely made for chopping through light brush and leaves. Measuring about 33 inches overall, the hilt has a lovely Dragon or Griffin pommel, and is made of solid nickel silver alloy. It has two very nice bone grip scales held in place by screws. There is a partially faded maker marking on the ricasso, which unfortunately we cannot identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eURG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIZADO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also serial number \u003cstrong\u003eNo 1070 ½\u003c\/strong\u003e under this. We suspect that the marking is most likely indicating that the blade was made in Europe and imported. The blade is in good shape, though does show use, with areas of light rusting and pitting. We have left it uncleaned to preserve the patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example which probably saw service in the Spanish-American War. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 27 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge Machete\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 33“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32067629613125,"sku":"ONSV8218","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV8218_01.jpg?v=1613148887","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-spanish-american-war-era-spanish-officers-pioneer-machete-sword-with-bone-handle","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}