Original Pre-WWI Japanese Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard - Dated Meiji 19 / 1886 Bren LMG For heroic service as a

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

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

A truly excellent example of the Argentine Model 1879 Type Rolling Block Rifle

The flag measures 40" x 29" is dated 1968

The blade shows some use

Original Pre-WWI Japanese Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard - Dated Meiji 19 / 1886 Bren LMG For heroic service as aOriginal 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