25th May 2023, 03:28 AM | #1 |
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Mysterious Sword
Will we ever get to the bottom of this, Jim?
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25th May 2023, 03:45 AM | #2 |
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Possibly a version of the Srilankan Kastane?
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25th May 2023, 12:04 PM | #3 |
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Why do I get strong cold shaving vibes from this?
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25th May 2023, 01:59 PM | #4 |
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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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25th May 2023, 04:06 PM | #5 |
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strange sword for sure.
Chile maybe ?? Mexico or some other south American region, just a guess ! . snody
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25th May 2023, 04:26 PM | #6 |
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Insignia of Indonesian Army on the scabbard.
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25th May 2023, 07:25 PM | #7 |
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Thank you Ren Ren, I think you have finally put this mystery to rest.
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25th May 2023, 09:21 PM | #8 |
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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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25th May 2023, 10:17 PM | #9 |
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25th May 2023, 10:24 PM | #10 |
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25th May 2023, 10:51 PM | #11 |
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26th May 2023, 03:31 AM | #12 |
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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! |
26th May 2023, 05:45 AM | #13 |
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3rd June 2023, 09:49 AM | #14 |
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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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