Unusual kris with shell guard

[carlos]

Originally Posted by Robert

Hello Carlos, There are a couple of questions that I have been meaning to ask sense you first posted this sword. Looking at the photo of the end of the hilt it looks as though the blades tang might extend completely through the hilt. If it did I would suggest that there would also have been a small butt plate that is now missing. Can you tell if there could also have been a metal ferrule that is now missing on the guard end of the hilt like on the minisbad you have pictured next to it in the photo above?

Best,
Robert

Hi Robert!!
Yes, this is my impression too, the guard shell is free, I think a metal ferrule it could be there.
Best regards
carlos