The Dutch Maréchaussée Sword a.k.a. the Dutch Klewang

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if you master the German language ; the German Klewang society

http://www.klewang.de/pictures-marechaussee.htm

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another variance

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and last but not least one pic of the fierce and brave warriors of Atjeh / Aceh

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although mostly spoken about the klewang with regards to Indonesia, the Royal Marechaussee is part of the Dutch military.
And thus in the Netherlands in a double role as both military police and as border patrol/border security as well.
Requirement at the earliest times were next to a good health a certain minimum lenght and able to ride a horse.

Enclosed 2 pics with a personal touch: one in full gear and one of my grandfather with his fellow mates at the Dutch Belgium border at Eijsden between 1914-1918 ( the Netherlands being neutral in the Great War)

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interesting photos GP! Looks like your grandpa is carrying an M1895 cavalry officer's saber.

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Originally Posted by cel7

interesting photos GP! Looks like your grandpa is carrying an M1895 cavalry officer's saber.

thank you for the feedback and your "hawkeye". I have found proof ; a pic of a NCO during the same time , opperwachtmeester Marechaussee A. Brekelmans around 1930 , who has the M1895 saber mentioned by you.

2 more pics some time later when they were parading in front of and being inspected by the Queen (Wilhelmina)

and in action with horse ; I was told their horses were sometimes threated better then....☻☻☻

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Back to the klewang; I just bought a klewang.
Its hilt/grip refurbished (unfortunately but you can't always get wot you want...☻ )
The blade a Hembrug marked with a B and crown, which stands for an inspection sign / mark by L. Brossois, who who was active in Maastricht NL around 1890.

Your thoughts please...