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A mysterious wavy-bladed kris sword, once wielded by fearsome Moro pirates of Southeast Asia, may have been gifted to Admiral Lord Nelson—Britain’s naval legend. If proven, this artifact could be worth hundreds of thousands, linking a legendary hero to a weapon steeped in piracy and resistance. Experts are racing to verify the claim as the sword, purchased in Australia in the 1980s, undergoes testing in London, with theories tracing its journey through Timor, possibly via explorer Matthew Flinders or Nelson’s kin. Even without confirmation, the sword stands as a powerful symbol of Moro culture and defiance against colonial powers.

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