Original Indonesian East Indies Kris Dagger from the Island of Madura - Circa 1820-1850 Japanese Ordnance seven Knives

seven Knives

It made an important counter-attack against the Germans at Bligny in June 1918 during the Spring Offensive for which it was awarded the French Croix de Guerre

The lock is engraved IRREGULAR / XIII / CAVALRY

Files surfaces intact

This order concerned the first 1st Pattern knives

Original Indonesian East Indies Kris Dagger from the Island of Madura - Circa 1820-1850 Japanese Ordnance seven KnivesOriginal 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, however this example has a straight blade, an older style from the early part of the 19th century. This design is also specific to the Island of Madura in the