Mark on a (T.N.I.?) Klewang

ruiter58 · 27th November 2021, 12:52 AM

Hello,

I am Dutch and a klewang collector (meaning the Dutch model klewang) I think I have finally laid my hands on a TNI klewang but to be honest; that is only based on a star. The blade is marked with a star and has a 4-digit number (2198) On the left and on the right of thus number are two small marks which resemble the footprint of a crow. The 2198 number also appears on the hilt.
1- can anyone confirm this is or can be a TNI klewang?
2- About the crow footprint (2 to 3mm in size) => I am sure I have seen these before but I have no idea where or when and on what weapon..... Can anyone tell me more on these markings?

Thanks, Ron

Ian · 27th November 2021, 01:01 PM

Hi Ron,

Welcome to the Forum. Would you mind posting a picture of the whole sword and its scabbard (if you have it).

ruiter58 · 27th November 2021, 11:09 PM

Hi Ian,

herewith pictures of the whole klewang and scabbard. The scabbard has no markings at all, so I think it is post 1942. The scabbard comes with a pivoting-frog as used in the Dutch Army. The chape is also a non standard chape so I have some doubts about the scabbard.

thanks, kind regards, Ron

ruiter58 · 27th November 2021, 11:14 PM

Hello, I realize that my question could be unclear so I post an extra picture.

Ian · 6th December 2021, 11:50 AM

ruiter58,

Perhaps you may get some responses on the European Armoury Forum page. I'll transfer this thread over there to see what they have to say.

Ian

27th November 2021, 12:52 AM	#1
ruiter58 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kytlice, Czech Republic Posts: 19	Mark on a (T.N.I.?) Klewang Hello, I am Dutch and a klewang collector (meaning the Dutch model klewang) I think I have finally laid my hands on a TNI klewang but to be honest; that is only based on a star. The blade is marked with a star and has a 4-digit number (2198) On the left and on the right of thus number are two small marks which resemble the footprint of a crow. The 2198 number also appears on the hilt. 1- can anyone confirm this is or can be a TNI klewang? 2- About the crow footprint (2 to 3mm in size) => I am sure I have seen these before but I have no idea where or when and on what weapon..... Can anyone tell me more on these markings? Thanks, Ron Attached Images

27th November 2021, 11:09 PM	#3
ruiter58 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kytlice, Czech Republic Posts: 19	Hi Ian, herewith pictures of the whole klewang and scabbard. The scabbard has no markings at all, so I think it is post 1942. The scabbard comes with a pivoting-frog as used in the Dutch Army. The chape is also a non standard chape so I have some doubts about the scabbard. thanks, kind regards, Ron Attached Images

27th November 2021, 11:14 PM	#4
ruiter58 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kytlice, Czech Republic Posts: 19	extra picture Hello, I realize that my question could be unclear so I post an extra picture. Attached Images

6th December 2021, 11:50 AM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Let's try the Euro Forum ruiter58, Perhaps you may get some responses on the European Armoury Forum page. I'll transfer this thread over there to see what they have to say. Ian

27th November 2021, 01:01 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Hi Ron, Welcome to the Forum. Would you mind posting a picture of the whole sword and its scabbard (if you have it).