Weapon - Japanese sword

Historical information

Swords were a common item of equipment of Japanese officers and soldiers in WWII.

Significance

Representative of souvenirs brought back following the end of WWII.

Physical description

Japanese Samuari Sword with 70mm hand guard with wooden handle wrapped with red and white and brown tape - blade length 700mm. Common souvenir brought back by returning servicemen from the Southwest Pacific area following the Japanese surrender.

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