Putting together a museum exhibit linking Java keris to Philippine kris

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Originally Posted by tom hyle

place of alleged origin (Java) This is a much-debated point, some even pointing to India for the origin of the kris.

My two cents worth regarding origins.....Malaysia may not be the origin but the Kris figures prominantly on their National Coat of Arms, and also is used as a prominent part of the logo of Tourism Melaka, so one could assume that the Malays have some claim??