Naval machete "Klewang", Milsco company, mid-20th century

Naval steel machete with wooden hilt with a steel half-basket cup with cutouts. The guard is leather covered and has a handle for the belt. It is a type of sword that was issued to the Native Police of the Dutch East Indies. Hardly any changes were made to the Klewang model, over 50 years of production by the various manufacturers. On the blade it indicates "Milsco".

References:

Australian war Memorial "Netherlands East Indies Klewang Native Police Sword", reference number: RELAWM24941.

Length: 73 cm