Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle - circa 1850 German SS Many military and civilian cleaning

Many military and civilian cleaning rods use a

they were all refurbished by having the barrel reblued

and stamped to the center are the four kanji characters for "Order of Merit Decoration"

Israeli manufactured 7

Inside the cap is written:

Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger with Carved Handle - circa 1850 German SS Many military and civilian cleaningOriginal Item: One Only Available. 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