Moro or Malaysian Kris?

[kai]

Hello Michael,

This Kris was part of a lot of Indonesian/Malaysian Keris <snip>

I found this illustration (blew up the relevant part of it) of Sultan Abdullah and chiefs of Perak from 1878.

I still believe that the key to narrow down its last usage may be found in the engraving work on the scabbard and hilt; considering the trade throughout the archipelago that won't help to ascertain the origin of the blade (which could well be Sulu) though.

Michael, could you please try to take pencil rubbings from the silverwork engraving? It's hard to see details from pics... Thanks!

Regards,
Kai