Original Indonesian East Indies Kris Dagger from the Island of Madura - Circa 1820-1850 Antique Long Guns The unit saw action in

The unit saw action in Africa during the First World War

The chamber is dated 1916

Still bears original walnut grips

The Gras used by the French Army was an adaptation to metallic cartridge of the Chassepot breech-loading rifle by colonel Basile Gras

Apart from being as old as the hills

Original Indonesian East Indies Kris Dagger from the Island of Madura - Circa 1820-1850 Antique Long Guns The unit saw action inOriginal 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, however this example has a straight blade, an older style from the early part of the 19th century. This design is also specific to the Island of Madura in the