Silver hilted Moro/Malay kris

Ian · 18th May 2026, 02:34 PM

Jose,

Looking at the more golden pommel decorations on the side panels, beak, and below the crest, the designs don't seem to me to be Moro. Also, the undulating bands on the hilt don't strike me as Moro. Do you think we are looking here at Melayu work, or perhaps decorative elements from Brunei?

Whatever the origin of this sword, I am pleased with how the hilt has cleaned up. I plan to clean the blade further and etch it. That should be easier with the hilt dismounted. I recently bought a larger blasting cabinet that will accommodate articles up to a meter in length, which should make blade cleaning easier and quicker once I get it together.

Regards, Ian

Battara · 19th May 2026, 09:41 PM

Actually I've seen a Moro kris hilt like what you are referring. It was owned by Spunger and I did some restoration work on it. It also had silver and swassa on it. It had similar work on the pommel except the side panels. His was an earlier kris.

Yours is amazing! Congratulations!

18th May 2026, 02:34 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,738	Jose, Looking at the more golden pommel decorations on the side panels, beak, and below the crest, the designs don't seem to me to be Moro. Also, the undulating bands on the hilt don't strike me as Moro. Do you think we are looking here at Melayu work, or perhaps decorative elements from Brunei? Whatever the origin of this sword, I am pleased with how the hilt has cleaned up. I plan to clean the blade further and etch it. That should be easier with the hilt dismounted. I recently bought a larger blasting cabinet that will accommodate articles up to a meter in length, which should make blade cleaning easier and quicker once I get it together. Regards, Ian Last edited by Ian; 19th May 2026 at 06:43 PM.

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19th May 2026, 09:41 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,412	Actually I've seen a Moro kris hilt like what you are referring. It was owned by Spunger and I did some restoration work on it. It also had silver and swassa on it. It had similar work on the pommel except the side panels. His was an earlier kris. Yours is amazing! Congratulations!