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Royston · 14th August 2008, 04:14 PM

This just turned up.
It also has an oval hilt, but this time an open scabbard which perhaps the first one should have had.
Although a lot plainer than the one with the silver hilt, to me it looks more Naga than Burmese.

I think you were all correct to suggest the Naga origin for the first one.

Regards
Royston

14th August 2008, 04:14 PM	#14
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	NEW EVIDENCE This just turned up. It also has an oval hilt, but this time an open scabbard which perhaps the first one should have had. Although a lot plainer than the one with the silver hilt, to me it looks more Naga than Burmese. I think you were all correct to suggest the Naga origin for the first one. Regards Royston Attached Images