Pre-WW1 German “Bavarian” Short Sword Maker WK&C Pictures provided for overall quality

Pictures provided for overall quality and condition / Some signs of wear

Widely 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

The brass handle has stamps (Shown in pictures) The letter "R" is marked on the cross guard and blade as well as other foundry or approval stamps / The blade has an awesome dark patina and double-edged cutting surface / Maker marked Talabot Paris / 27 rings on handle / These short swords were used by artillerymen in the U

Original / German / WW2 (Large) double sided flag / banner / 4‘9“ long by 2‘6“ wide / Bottom corners have rips with wartime use (one corner has been sewn) Pictures provided for overall condition

Name engraved on blade "Earl Sneed" (Side one) and "Don't" engraved on (Side two) It has an original leather scabbard / Manufactured by Camillus N

Pre-WW1 German “Bavarian” Short Sword Maker WK&C Pictures provided for overall qualityMaker marked WK&C on blade Overall size 27. 50 inches Blade 22. 50 inches (when in scabbard) 29 inches Most likely police or border guard S Style cross guard Wooden checkered grips Leather washer still present Scabbard is fully functional Both scabbard and blade have signs of use, wear and aging to surface areas