Original Pre-WWI Japanese Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard - Dated Meiji 19 / 1886 Bren LMG During the Korean War (1950–1953)

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

The blade shows some use

while the coat of arms is missing some on the top

This is only seen on the earliest buckles

For heroic service as a Member of Underwater Demolition Team Number SEVEN

Original Pre-WWI Japanese Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard - Dated Meiji 19 / 1886 Bren LMG During the Korean War (1950–1953)Original 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