Military Barong
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
			
			Hello all, 
 
I am more familiar with kukri, but today a very good friend made me the custodian of this barong. Being a weapon I am totally unfamiliar with I wonder if the presence of a military style leather frog/hanger, means that it is a military example, or merely a barong which somebody chose to carry whilst serving. The benefits of such a knife speak for themselves. 
 
The leather itself is a great fit, and general wear shows the two have been together for quite some time. 
 
The leather has a military marking of a crown over an M, does anybody recognise the marking, or have a guess as to nationality? 
 
Any information, comments or suggestions are most welcome!
		 
		
		
		
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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