This form of sword from Sumatra, Indonesia is known as Pedang I. It has a clear influence from the Indian subcontinent and usually employs a foreign blade, as most probably the case here: A saber blade, Probably an import from India, 27 inches long with 8 inches false back edge. Steel basket hilt with down pointing langets and a pommel spike. All very nicely engraved. Grip bound with braided silver wire. Total length 33 inches. For similar swords see A.G. Van Zonneveld, Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago,, Page 101. Very good condition.