Original Rare Dutch KNIL M-1898/1911 Klewang Cutlass by Hembrug Arsenal with Scabbard British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Mellichamp and Lt

Mellichamp and Lt

There are hanging ties at the corners

Gilt brass mounts to both sword and scabbard

and obtained British nationality in 1920

Original Rare Dutch KNIL M-1898/1911 Klewang Cutlass by Hembrug Arsenal with Scabbard British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Mellichamp and LtOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an outstanding example of an original Dutch 'Klewang' (Sword) M 1898 1911. This is one of the nicer examples we have encountered in recent years and comes complete with a rare (and correct!) leather scabbard. Originally made for use by the Dutch KNIL Forces (The Royal Netherlands East Indies Army or Koninklijk Nederlands Indisch Leger). These cutlasses have an interesting history, having been used by not only