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Originally Posted by Jean
Regarding the replica kris and based on the available pics only (so not reliable) I have my doubts that the dress is made from pure gold as the base metal (silver or brass) is visible on the surface of the hilt especially. I am not a specialist of metal analysis but can a standard gold test kit distinguish between pure gold and thick gold plating/ gilding? 
Also I believe that IFICAH and Czerny's would have checked this critical issue before posting this "high" kris. 
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If this is true Jean then i would say that Czerny is guilty of fraud and should be prosecuted.