Original Pre-WWI Japanese Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard - Dated Meiji 19 / 1886 Bren LMG we believe this is just

we believe this is just coincidence

while the coat of arms is missing some on the top

During the Korean War (1950–1953) mixing flight clothing from multiple time periods and colors was not unusual

The smatchet was used by British and American special forces (Special Air Service and Office of Strategic Services

The reverse ricasso is etched with the E

Original Pre-WWI Japanese Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard - Dated Meiji 19 / 1886 Bren LMG we believe this is justOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is certainly something we haven't seen before! When it first arrived, we assumed from the shape that it was possibly a Boxer Rebellion era Chinese Jian short sword. However, the level of craftsmanship was definitely higher than usually seen from weapons used in that conflict, so 20th Century was most likely. However, a closer look at the markings revealed a date on the ricasso, and it does not have a