Talismanic or just randomly placed copper dots

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Breaking rebel or other named fighters weapons like this would seem unique to the PI. I cannot say I have seen such actions by British empire captured insurgents weapons. Barongs do not seem to be damaged? or other sword like weapons.

Much of the fighting was done by small groups of Constabulary men on foot patrols that were often quite long .
What to do with the weapons ?

Perhaps there was a psychological motive too; destroying a mans kris, his pride perhaps ?
So .
The kris is fitted with a new tang along with some talismanic symbols to protect its new integrity .