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VVV · 16th February 2009, 07:29 PM

Tim,

The floral motif is quite common on Sulu kris.
Bill has earlier posted a very nice kris with this motif.
It seems to be a symbol for the sultanate?
The 5 stars are lower on the blade, inside and along the fuller.

Michael

16th February 2009, 07:29 PM	#80
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Tim, The floral motif is quite common on Sulu kris. Bill has earlier posted a very nice kris with this motif. It seems to be a symbol for the sultanate? The 5 stars are lower on the blade, inside and along the fuller. Michael