Dutch M1898 Klewang Cutlass ?

drac2k · Yesterday, 06:51 PM

I believe this to be a Dutch M1898 or 1898/1912 Klewang Naval Cutlass.It was probably made by Hemberg, even though this is the only example that was not named by the manufacturer that I have encountered.
My question is that it is marked with a crown over a "O:" is this some type of dating system from the factory?

werecow · Today, 01:05 AM

The crown over O is an inspection mark I believe. IIRC the letter under the crown relates to the name of the inspector.

drac2k · Today, 02:34 AM

Thanks

Yesterday, 06:51 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,336	Dutch M1898 Klewang Cutlass ? I believe this to be a Dutch M1898 or 1898/1912 Klewang Naval Cutlass.It was probably made by Hemberg, even though this is the only example that was not named by the manufacturer that I have encountered. My question is that it is marked with a crown over a "O:" is this some type of dating system from the factory? Attached Images

Today, 01:05 AM	#2
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 688	The crown over O is an inspection mark I believe. IIRC the letter under the crown relates to the name of the inspector.

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drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,336	Thanks