Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword Province of China accompanied by a certificate of

accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Helmut Weitze and dates 5 February 2016

1944 at Fort Dix in New Jersey

maker marked “DESCHLER U

on loop for suspension - marked “17” (an unknown maker)

Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword Province of China accompanied by a certificate ofA standard issue second war period sword that exhibits a higher quality blade than typically seen during this period with a visible temper line (hamon), blade stamped with number 884660, however first 8 having been engraved added, accompanied by steel scabbard that has been cleaned, blade measures 67,5 cm from bronze fittings to tip, unmarked, with standard issue aluminum handle, very fine.