M1895 Dutch Klewang Naval Cutlass-Sword WW2 Japanese Altered "Trench Art" Handle along with other inner marking

along with other inner marking that are hard to read

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

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

the RAD emblem of an upright

WWII Kriegsmarine “Navy” embroidered eagle patch

M1895 Dutch Klewang Naval Cutlass-Sword WW2 Japanese Altered "Trench Art" Handle along with other inner markingWidely 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