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

[ruiter58]

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]

Hi Ron,

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

[ruiter58]

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]

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

[Ian]

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