Vintage Barong Filipino Short Sword Philippines Knife W/ Leather Sheath - 23"

Description

Description:
I found this sword at auction in Maryland where I bought a weapon collection. Included was a range....from a Japanese katana to a Knights of Columbus to a number of WWII and Filipino machetes and other weapons.
I've taken some special pieces for my own collection, and I am putting up for sale some others.
I'm not an expert in swords; I'm just a practitioner of martial arts and like to collect different types of interest or those that help me practice my forms.
Based on my research, this sword appears to be vintage to antique.
It is marked “Philippines.”
The handle is wood. The hilt is brass
The blade is curved.
The overall length is 23” with the blade being 16.25”.
The weight is around 1 pound 6 ounces.
The sheath is leather and is similar to other Filipino swords in the collection. The leather may be pigskin.
The top part is unsharpened, while the bottom is sharp...similar to a machete or a Chinese sword.
Condition
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There is some surface rust and pitting.
The wood is pretty smooth which no serious losses.
Although I don't see or feel any chips in the blade, it would certainly be more effective if sharpened.
Please review the pictures closely as they are part of the description.
I apologize ahead of time for the cost of shipping. I will probably ship UPS so that can do their magic wrapping this up safely. I may be able to ship USPS if you need me to; we may just need a bit more time to get the best box and materials to safely do so.
If you need international shipping, please contact me. We may be able to do so using the Global Shipping Program.
I do want buyers to be happy. If the item you receive is damaged, please contact me as I almost always send insured. If you did not find the item to your liking, please make sure that you package the item carefully and insure the item when sending back to me. As I am between 2 houses, please contact me beforehand to confirm the return address. I will refund your purchase price upon receipt of an item received in same condition.