Military Barong

spiral · 12th November 2012, 08:52 AM

Id guess Java? Indonesia Chris, looks possibly related to a Wedung?

Given that I wonder if the crown over M is Dutch?

Spiral

kronckew · 12th November 2012, 09:04 AM

ah, spiral - we cross posted.

definitely a cocos island parang (or golok) (see post no. 2.) ref: Imperial war museum, london.

i'd bet the frog was added by a soldier in ww2.

info on the cocos (keeling) islands: Linky

p.s. forgot to mention the scabbards and grips are made of ironwood.

mrcjgscott · 12th November 2012, 11:23 AM

'+Thank you Kronckew&Spiral,

Most interesting indeed!

Blade length 13 inches, overall 17 3/4's inches.

I like the idea that a piece of German ship was crafted into a knife, and possibly sent back to fight the Germans!

I also love the fact it was made by on family from such a small community!

It is a great knife, and I am very pleased to add it to my collection.

Thanks again for the information,

Chris

mrcjgscott · 12th November 2012, 11:41 AM

Further update,

The crown M marking ties in with German naval markings from WW1 (the M denoting Marine, in conjunction with the crown of the Kaiser 1871-1918)

The use of such leatherwork, gathered/salvaged from the beached German ship, would tie in with Kronckew's attribution.

Exciting stuff!!

spiral · 12th November 2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

ah, spiral - we cross posted.

definitely a cocos island parang (or golok) (see post no. 2.) ref: Imperial war museum, london.

i'd bet the frog was added by a soldier in ww2.

info on the cocos (keeling) islands: Linky

p.s. forgot to mention the scabbards and grips are made of ironwood.

Ahhh great stuff Kronckew! There you go Crhis! Nice history to go with it.

Spiral

kronckew · 12th November 2012, 01:46 PM

interesting info on the crown 'm'.

definitely this is a case of beating swords into ... er, more swords - in lieu of plowshares!

12th November 2012, 09:04 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,281	ah, spiral - we cross posted. definitely a cocos island parang (or golok) (see post no. 2.) ref: Imperial war museum, london. i'd bet the frog was added by a soldier in ww2. info on the cocos (keeling) islands: Linky p.s. forgot to mention the scabbards and grips are made of ironwood. Last edited by kronckew; 12th November 2012 at 09:31 AM.

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12th November 2012, 08:52 AM	#1
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Id guess Java? Indonesia Chris, looks possibly related to a Wedung? Given that I wonder if the crown over M is Dutch? Spiral

12th November 2012, 11:23 AM	#3
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	'+Thank you Kronckew&Spiral, Most interesting indeed! Blade length 13 inches, overall 17 3/4's inches. I like the idea that a piece of German ship was crafted into a knife, and possibly sent back to fight the Germans! I also love the fact it was made by on family from such a small community! It is a great knife, and I am very pleased to add it to my collection. Thanks again for the information, Chris

12th November 2012, 11:41 AM	#4
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Further update, The crown M marking ties in with German naval markings from WW1 (the M denoting Marine, in conjunction with the crown of the Kaiser 1871-1918) The use of such leatherwork, gathered/salvaged from the beached German ship, would tie in with Kronckew's attribution. Exciting stuff!!

12th November 2012, 01:46 PM	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,281	interesting info on the crown 'm'. definitely this is a case of beating swords into ... er, more swords - in lieu of plowshares!