Original Indonesian East Indies Kris Dagger from the Island of Madura with Carved Hippo Tusk Handle - Circa 1820-1850 Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts personalized and presented to US

personalized and presented to US Army Lieutenant Colonel Fred Lewis Plahte

The 15th's final bombing mission was flown 1 May when 27 B-17s attacked Salzburg rail targets

including large patch box and correct ramrod still in place

The hat has its original leather sweatband which is crisply stamped:

and to possess qualities of courage

Original Indonesian East Indies Kris Dagger from the Island of Madura with Carved Hippo Tusk Handle - Circa 1820-1850 Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts personalized and presented to USOriginal 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