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Old 22nd September 2007, 11:01 AM   #1
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Just received. (Thanks Ron) 24" overall.

Curious about the markings on the blade. Any ideas?
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Old 22nd September 2007, 11:57 AM   #2
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Beautiful sword!

It was made in Tjikeroeh, Java.
The number on the blade is most likely a date of manufacture, meaning this sword was made in 1892.
Some informations can be found here:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Tjikeroeh

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Tjikeroeh

I think, Your sword was already discussed here, at least a twin of Yours:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Tjikeroeh

Greetings, Helge
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Old 22nd September 2007, 12:04 PM   #3
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Beautiful sword!

It was made in Tjikeroeh, Java.
The number on the blade is most likely a date of manufacture, meaning this sword was made in 1892.
Some informations can be found here:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Tjikeroeh

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Tjikeroeh

I think, Your sword was already discussed here, at least a twin of Yours:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Tjikeroeh

Greetings, Helge
Thank you for the links. The sword posted is the one I have. Did not know it had been posted before.

I also appreciate the other links. I had seen this style before but could not place it. Good to know it is from Tijeroeh.
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Old 22nd September 2007, 12:12 PM   #4
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Beautiful. Here is mine from most famous Willem t'Hart Collection
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Old 23rd September 2007, 10:27 AM   #5
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Hello all,
my one wasn't made at Tjikeroeh, but looks very similar to Yours. I can't read the third number of the blade. Might You help me?
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Old 23rd September 2007, 09:38 PM   #6
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They all look very much alike the one in AvZ's book. Beautiful work!
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