Moro Kris for comment

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Originally Posted by Battara

Only thing is the hilt - not sure about it. Looks kind of Malaysian.......

BTW - Maranao is a Moro tribe in the Philippines living in northern Mindanao Island.

Also I see that the scabbard may have have had 6 or so small metal bands originally and the wrap on the hilt is a later addition.

Ello mate

Thanks, thats very interesting.

The ferrule is pretty ugly too.
Ahh, I see what you mean about the mounts. Would you strip the dark 'stain' off and reveal the wood?
What date would you put on the blade?

Best
Gene