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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons
Breaking rebel or other named fighters weapons like this would seem unique to the PI. I cannot say I have seen such actions by British empire captured insurgents weapons. Barongs do not seem to be damaged? or other sword like weapons.
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Much of the fighting was done by small groups of Constabulary men on foot patrols that were often quite long .
What to do with the weapons ?
Perhaps there was a psychological motive too; destroying a mans kris, his pride perhaps ?
So .
The kris is fitted with a new tang along with some talismanic symbols to protect its new integrity .