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, 30 1/2 inches long with 10 inches false back edge. Steel basket hilt with down pointing langets and a pommel spike. All very nicely engraved. Newly made scabbard, wood with brass mounts and rattan strips decoration. Total length 38 1/2 inches. For similar swords see A.G. Van Zonneveld, Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago,, Page 101. Very good condition.