Hullo David,
Slight correction: 'N' merely stands for 'nieuw'/new i.e.the date following refers to when the scabbard was made.
'CW' stands for (Artillerie) Constructie Winkel or (Artillery) Construction Shop /Factory. The stamp was originally 'ACW'. The 'W' is also often referred to as 'Werkplaats'/Workplace.
There was a 'Centrale Werktplaats' in Bandoeng, constructed in 1947, but it didn't last long.
Java battle-order prior to surrender on 11/03/1942:
Commander on Java was Lieutenant-General Hein Ter Poorten with headquarters in Bandoeng.
Battalion II was part of the 2nd KNIL Infantry Division under the command of Major-General Pierre A. Cox.
Hope it helps.
Best,
Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 24th June 2011 at 10:46 PM.
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