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			Both were probably made around the same time; my guess would be mid 20thC. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	IIRC there is a Panabas with the same kind of decoration lurking somewhere in the archives.  | 
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			I agree with your recent date Rick. I have a similar kris blade that does not have a separate gangya and it would likely date to the mid-20th C also.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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