Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle in Scabbard from the Island of Sumatra - circa 1850 Military Equipment this is magnificent

this is magnificent

whether it was in cartons

5 mm) lead ball is trimmed slightly by the rim of the chamber as the rammer forces it inside

The stitching is still good

Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle in Scabbard from the Island of Sumatra - circa 1850 Military Equipment this is magnificentOriginal 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