Original Indonesian Dutch East Indies Island of Sumatra Kris Dagger Circa 1850 Vintage Signs Still bears original walnut grips

Still bears original walnut grips

Includes correct scabbard comprised of hard brown leather with copper rivets

Both the dragoons and hussars were armed with swords for the attack

Tine bears the officer's name on a tarnished brass plaque:

Original Indonesian Dutch East Indies Island of Sumatra Kris Dagger Circa 1850 Vintage Signs Still bears original walnut gripsOriginal Item: One Only. The kris or keris is a prized asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade. A kris can be divided into three parts: bilah (blade), hulu (hilt), and warangka (sheath). These parts of the kris are objects of art, often carved in