M1895 Dutch Klewang Naval Cutlass-Sword WW2 Japanese Altered "Trench Art" Handle S 1861” added to the

S 1861” added to the reverse side of the ricasso as well as an additional “U

the RAD emblem of an upright

50 inches tall / Bronze / Marble base / Base is 3 x 2

This only lasted until 1873 when the name was changed back to Frank Henderson

along with other inner marking that are hard to read

M1895 Dutch Klewang Naval Cutlass-Sword WW2 Japanese Altered "Trench Art" Handle S 1861” added to theWidely used against the Japanese in WW2 European (Manufactured by the Dutch) WW1 Era Dutch Hembrug Klewang Naval Cutlass M1898 Heavy curved blade 24 6 8 inches long and 2 8 inch thick Clipped back point Ricasso un marked Blade has controlled surface rust Handle is nice and sturdy with "no wiggle" A wooden handle with "finger groves " has replaced the typical riveted style handle, and a decretive brass pommel added "Trench art modification piece" WW2