Japanese Empire. A Naval Officer's Dagger, C.1942 Newly Listed with a smooth dark green

with a smooth dark green upper and a natural coloured reverse

It measures 195 mm x 280 mm x 280 mm in height

From 1944 onwards

He was formerly with the Army Service Corps (DM2/168818) before receiving a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant with the Royal Garrison Artillery

He rejoined the police and climbed the ranks

Japanese Empire. A Naval Officer's Dagger, C.1942 Newly Listed with a smooth dark greenMeasuring 403 mm, with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 227 mm nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a sharp edge, blade spine, along with fullers on both sides, with a very sharp tip. The blade exhibits scratches overall, common to extraction and return to the scabbard, in addition to chips in the sharpened edge and scattered flaking and surface wear throughout, exhibiting a natural shine, the tip having been bent back slightly. It