Malay keris in WW II service?

[ganjawulung]

Originally Posted by Greybeard

Hi all,

Some time ago I got a rather interesting keris from Malaysia (Sarawak). According to the seller this keris was made in the WW II era -- and it was allegedly used as an "execution knife"! ...

Just a question,
Is it correct if we use "WW" as periodization in keris, or keris making? Is there any correlation of WW and keris world, and keris making? When, and who was the first person or expert to use this periodization?

Waiting for your enlightment,

GANJAWULUNG