Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger in Scabbard from the Island of Java - circa 1875 Antique Percussion Firearms and the leather pad has

and the leather pad has deteriorated as well

The top of the octagon barrel is clearly stamped:

Originally raised as a line regiment in 1755 and numbered as the 54th Foot

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Original Dutch East Indies Kris Dagger in Scabbard from the Island of Java - circa 1875 Antique Percussion Firearms and the leather pad hasOriginal Item: One Only. The kris or keris is a prized asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade. A kris can be divided into three parts: bilah (blade), hulu (hilt), and warangka (sheath). These parts of the kris are objects of art, often carved in