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Old 22nd September 2007, 11:04 AM   #3
Bill M
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Originally Posted by ingelred
Beautiful sword!

It was made in Tjikeroeh, Java.
The number on the blade is most likely a date of manufacture, meaning this sword was made in 1892.
Some informations can be found here:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Tjikeroeh

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Tjikeroeh

I think, Your sword was already discussed here, at least a twin of Yours:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Tjikeroeh

Greetings, Helge
Thank you for the links. The sword posted is the one I have. Did not know it had been posted before.

I also appreciate the other links. I had seen this style before but could not place it. Good to know it is from Tijeroeh.
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