Original Dutch East Indies 18th Century Kris Dagger with Intricate Carved Bone Handle in Ornate Silver-Clad Scabbard Antique Long Guns or nickel plated brass or

or nickel plated brass or zinc

Purchased from a collector in the UK

and the broad arrow indicates acceptance by HM’s Ordnance Department

but does have a bend in the center from storage as these often do

The exterior of the helmet shell is in good condition

Original Dutch East Indies 18th Century Kris Dagger with Intricate Carved Bone Handle in Ornate Silver-Clad Scabbard Antique Long Guns or nickel plated brass orOriginal 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