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Will we ever get to the bottom of this, Jim?
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Possibly a version of the Srilankan Kastane?
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Why do I get strong cold shaving vibes from this?
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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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Chile maybe ?? Mexico or some other south American region, just a guess !
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Insignia of Indonesian Army on the scabbard.
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Thank you Ren Ren, I think you have finally put this mystery to rest.
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That's definitely much more interesting than the one that jumped to my mind... This must be the real life inspiration for the pommel and backstrap on these ones!
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OMG Rick!
Just saw this, and Ren Ren THANK YOU for putting this to rest. Werecow said the magic word Oh no! SHAVER COOL auughhh! Forum history! |
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Since no one has mentioned it yet, the bird is an Indonesian
Garuda Bird / Java Eagle It has religious and symbolic meaning, the bird itself is a protected endangered species. Photo: |
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