M1895 Dutch Klewang Naval Cutlass-Sword WW2 Japanese Altered "Trench Art" Handle The interior lining has three

The interior lining has three spots where the stitching has come up

Stanley's 1888 Discharge document from the State of New York

WWII Kriegsmarine “Navy” embroidered eagle patch

The sword features the classic  lion’s head pommel

This only lasted until 1873 when the name was changed back to Frank Henderson

M1895 Dutch Klewang Naval Cutlass-Sword WW2 Japanese Altered "Trench Art" Handle The interior lining has threeWidely used against the Japanese in WW2 European (Manufactured by the Dutch) WW1 Era Dutch Hembrug Klewang Naval Cutlass M1898 Heavy curved blade 24 6 8 inches long and 2 8 inch thick Clipped back point Ricasso un marked Blade has controlled surface rust Handle is nice and sturdy with "no wiggle" A wooden handle with "finger groves " has replaced the typical riveted style handle, and a decretive brass pommel added "Trench art modification piece" WW2