1) All original Philippine Presentation Kris dagger with inscribed sheath. The inscription reads; "Lt.Col. M.W. Lance/ from/ Lt. P.R. Echen/ Mindanao". Mindanao is the eastern-most and second largest island of the Philippines, and research puts a Lt. Colonel Mark Lance in the Philippines with the 31st Division of the Florida National Guard during World War II Blade is 7 1/2", with wavy edges and spine, extending from an engraved silver guard with scalloped edges. The grip is burl walnut in a "bag" shaped profile, held by brass and engraved silver bands. Silver banded hardwood sheath, with cut through decoration on the bands, raised beaded patterns, and the inscription Mindano was one of the main targets during the invasion of the Philippine Islands, by the Japanese during WWII. This could have easily been presented during WWII based on the efforts of Lt. Col. Lance in assisting the Philippine people. 2) Caucasian kinjal dagger, 7 3/4" blade with asymmetrical single fullers, set with resin into the silver grip, which is decorated with zigzag backed vine work, hatched bands around the midsection and a floral ball on the pommel. Similar designs are present on the silver shod sheath, with a set of three small hallmarks, one dated "1869", on the throat.

1) Near excellent, with the blade showing some light spotting and original polishing marks. There is an age crack of the grip due to the burl wood with a dark patina on the protected areas of the silver. 2) Excellent, with some mild spotting and aged patina on the blade, an accent ball absent from the grip, some dings and cracks of the sheath, and fine color on the silver.