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fernando · 16th February 2010, 06:49 PM

Hi guys,
I was advised by a person well situated in this subject that this item is what they call in Jawa a "stok comando", a command baton popularized by Sukarno, and often used by ex-military people.
The use of an old or damaged keris or tombak blade seems to be the current practice. In this case, one practicaly as described by Gustav.
Indeed Lombok would have been the place of origin for the silver work.
In view of its recent age, in contrast with the 19th century pretended by the seller, i have returned it in exchange for an item of equal price.
Fernando

16th February 2010, 06:49 PM	#7
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Hi guys, I was advised by a person well situated in this subject that this item is what they call in Jawa a "stok comando", a command baton popularized by Sukarno, and often used by ex-military people. The use of an old or damaged keris or tombak blade seems to be the current practice. In this case, one practicaly as described by Gustav. Indeed Lombok would have been the place of origin for the silver work. In view of its recent age, in contrast with the 19th century pretended by the seller, i have returned it in exchange for an item of equal price. Fernando