Auction Catalogue

28 November 2007

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Arms, Armour and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 85

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28 November 2007

Hammer Price:
£200

An interesting presentation Malay kris, the 31cm blade now plated, wood hilt of characteristic garoda shape, contained in its wood scabbard which is covered in embossed silver, the top bearing a large silver plaque inscribed, ‘Presented to the 1st. battalion the Rifle Brigade by the Prime Minister and Government of The Federation of Malaya on completion of their battalions tour of duty in Malaya, November 1957’, top of scabbard refixed otherwise good condition £120-150