[JoeCanada42]

Hi everybody, thanks for any comments or insights.

Acquired via online auction from a seller in the UK
it was listed as antique Sundanese kaskara
said to have crocodile and monitor lizard skin

from my research done mostly on this forum,
I believe this is Mahdist, the pommel looks Nilotic?

I purchased it because I like the overall look, with the European style guard that is turning green to match the skins. and the pommel shape gives it a nice look also. I also like the history and the so called magic imbued, and the mystery, if a translation is possible, it may say something unique.

It is a short sword with a 22 inch blade (56 cm) 28 inch total (70cm) , no scabbard came with it. I don't see a taper, it is not currently sharp, feels bendy not springy. I photo it on the balance point.
I will endeavor to take a photo and highlight the script in paint so that it may perhaps be readable.