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parang & scabbard blade well worn.

History note: The parang was the traditional tool-cum-weapon of parts of Malaysia and Indonesia. This example was made by the Iban people of Northern Borneo and acquired by James O'Donnell, who served in the area during the Indonesian Confrontation of the mid-1960s. O'Donnell flew in Royal Navy Wessex helicopters of 845 Squadron, from a forward air base at Nanga Gaat.

Stamped on blade: 6 6

Category: Weapons and ammunition

Related period: 1945-1989 (association)

Materials: whole: wood whole: steel whole: rattan

Dimensions: whole: (parang) 59 x 7 x 3cms

Catalogue number:

WEA 2064
Date 1945-1989 (association)
Source https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30003920
Author Imperial War Museum London

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