M1895 Dutch Klewang Naval Cutlass-Sword WW2 Japanese Altered "Trench Art" Handle The sword features the classic

The sword features the classic  lion’s head pommel

50 Inches mounted onto an all-brass ribbed grip bag shaped hilt with a brass "S" cross guard

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

Stanley's 1888 Discharge document from the State of New York

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

M1895 Dutch Klewang Naval Cutlass-Sword WW2 Japanese Altered "Trench Art" Handle The sword features the classicWidely 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