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Old 3rd February 2007, 03:15 PM   #4
Henk
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Originally Posted by Rick
This looks like a 'Soldier Keris' from Madura; although it seems to be missing its gonjo and mendak it's still attractive . The blade could be older than the dress.
Tim,
It doesn't look like one, it is one. The early souvenir keris for the dutch soldiers of the KNIL. An old blade was used in a new made dress that was atractive for the young soldiers to bring home.
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