Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle in Scabbard from the Island of Sumatra - circa 1850 Brown Bess Musket Parts It includes the original pole

It includes the original pole top socket

indicating the rank of Major of the 2nd Sapper Regiment

these caps were in very short supply during the battle of the bulge during the winter of 1944/45

A tremendous amount of work is dedicated to creating these pieces

This example still has a mostly clear marking on the top of the barrel

Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle in Scabbard from the Island of Sumatra - circa 1850 Brown Bess Musket Parts It includes the original poleOriginal 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