R-015 Malayan area dagger - incorporating features of earlier European colonial weapons and regional traditional features. Flat backed 10 3/8" "wavy" blade with a high center ridge. Ricasso is cut similar to early European blades. Flat European-style crossguard. Decorated with circle designs. Tapered hardwood grip with a relief carved disc-shaped pommel. 1 3/8" iron ferrule. Wood scabbard is covered in tortoise shell and has a European-style tip and brass bands. 1 1/2" leather throat and attached leather belt loop. Circa 1880-1900. II