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Hi Chris, i haven't found the data yet.. Most of the recipient of Guerilla star only awarded with the common type of Guerilla star (that look like breast medal) or neck ribbon.. It's said that Guerilla star have no class but i've seen different type of that star (only look like a medal, with neck ribbon, and breast badge)

Almost forgot about the info about this: Guerilla star is a kind of star dedicated for those who contributed during Indonesian war of independence 1945-1949.. If someone who got this star die, he/she can be burried on Heroes Cemetery..

is there something inside the box? :whistle:

Reverse:

Found this on antique market: A guerilla star is a common one, but the breast star of Guerilla Star is VERY RARE..!!

reverse:

I found these on antique market yesterday

yes, they are fake, you can also find them for sale on ebay.. :P

well, i have to go now, i'll be back with more information about kris.. :cheers:

c. Luk 7

b. Luk 5

Dhapur Luk (once more, there are many of them, i just show some example): a. Luk 3 (3 waves)

Dapur Lurus cont'd there are many more Dapur Lurus (total about 57), above just some example of Dapur Lurus

5. DAPUR: shortly defined as shape of the blade there are 2 main type of Dhapur: Lurus (straight) and Luk (wavy)-accoring to the Keraton (Royal Palace), maximumLuk that allowed is 13 waves, but outside there, there are many Luk 17,19,and above Here Dapur Lurus:

4. TYPE OF KRIS AND WAY TO WEAR: a. type: - Gayaman (left): wear on daily activity -ladrang(right): wear on special event (ceremony etc) the main different is on their scabbards/warangka (please take a look) b. way to wear:

some ilustration of pamor (there are many kinds of pamor, this just few of them):

3. PAMOR is an ornament or motif found on the blade (Kris, Spear, Swords, Wedung and others). This decoration was established not because of carved or 'diserasah' (Inlay) or coated, but because the forging technique which brings together several different metallic elements. This pamoring technique was until now only controlled by the master on Indonesia and surrounding it (Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines and Thailand) Outside the Indonesia and surrounding areas are usually only known technique just like the sword of Inlay like Iran or any other European country, so even though the arts (art) looks beautiful but the impression of "Wingit"(supernatural charisma) its not there at all. It is also possible to master the basic region of the archipelago (particularly Java) that processes mixing various metals so beautiful pamor and high artistic merit. This prestige material by most authors from the Nickel said of the material, but this one altogether because it is based on research by Mr.. Haryono Aroembinang MSc (late) and some experts in BATAN Yogyakarta obtained evidence that the material is titanium, a material New in the 20th century used as a coating material space vehicles, but our masters have used all along. This is explained as follows, when the meteor entered the atmosphere earth then most of the materials copper, iron, nickel, lead, brass fire destroyed and only titanium which lasted until the earth. The raw material is made from a meteor prestige formerly contained so kris ancient earth contains a lot of titanium and weighs lightly. Renowned pamor of the Luwu, South Sulawesi, which was brought by traders from Bugis. Most famous materials for Pamor is the Pamor of Prambanan, it's currently at the Kraton Surakarta given name Kanjeng Kyai Pamor and its size is now only about 60x60x80 cm since been widely used to make Kris of the palace. After the meteorite materials hard to come by, then Nickel material used, so that the keris is currently weights heavier.. -source: from a friend-

2. part of Kris: a. in general: b. blade / wilah keris (in depth): c. scabbard / warangka:

Hi Gentlemen, this is the basic knowledge about Kris, hope you enjoy it.. Definition (taken from wikipedia with my edit): The kris or keris is a traditional dagger indigenous to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Brunei. It is also known as Curigo in Java and kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, but many have straight blades as well. Both a weapon and spiritual object, kris are often considered to have an essence or presence, with some blades possessing good luck and others possessing bad. In 2005, UNESCO gave the title Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity to the kris of Indonesia. In return, UNESCO urged Indonesia to preserve their heritage.

Hugh, it means both Kris are match to you (Java: 'cocok ditayuh'), so the man gave you the Kris, or just ask 'mahar' for a low price (the price of 'mahar' was not for the Kris, just like a tip for that man!!), if yours were sold in antique market, both would be very expensive (especially the first Kris, the luk 7 sempana), so I think the man whom gave you the Kris was a very kind man.. :)

As long as i know there are only 4 Jenderal Besar official shoulder boards: -2 in Satria Mandala Museum (both copy for display) -1 in Museum taman mini (original belonged to Soeharto) -1 in AH Nasution Museum (original belonged to AH Nasution)

is it eagle or phoenix?

Hugh 2nd Keris: -dhapur: tilam upih -pamor: ilining warih (kind of adeg) -warangka: gayaman surakarta (the 1st keris is Gayaman Ngayogyakarta, see the difference.. ) -period: est 14th century Note: both Kris have change their warangka (scabbard) and gagang (handle), the period only refers to the blade.. :)