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Originally Posted by Rick
I have a problem with this piece .
The resto is very nice .
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I don't believe that the hilt is original to the piece, rather a later replacement of the original .
The hilt is not the same caliber of quality as the kris .
It may have lost its stirrups so long ago that there is no trace of their existence left .  |
The hilt can well be a later replacement and probably is but by later I would say a period replacement circa 1900ish, I say this as the image on page 53 of Cato's Moro Swords shows one that is almost in identical profile so very possible when redone it was a true reflection of the original....
Gav