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Old 25th May 2023, 03:28 AM   #1
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Will we ever get to the bottom of this, Jim?
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Old 25th May 2023, 03:45 AM   #2
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Possibly a version of the Srilankan Kastane?
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Old 25th May 2023, 12:04 PM   #3
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Why do I get strong cold shaving vibes from this?
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Old 25th May 2023, 01:59 PM   #4
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Items with a very similar handle are sold as a ceremonial sword of the National Police and the Army of Indonesia from 1970.
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Old 25th May 2023, 04:06 PM   #5
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Chile maybe ?? Mexico or some other south American region, just a guess ! . snody
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Old 25th May 2023, 04:26 PM   #6
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Insignia of Indonesian Army on the scabbard.
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