Original Japanese WWII Patrolman & Sergeant's Police Sword - Second Type with Steel Scabbard MG 34 Reciever Assembly Year of Manufacture: 1853 &

Year of Manufacture: 1853 & 1860

and this is surrounded by NORMANDY

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but its finish is still well-retained and has developed a beautiful patina

Original Japanese WWII Patrolman & Sergeant's Police Sword - Second Type with Steel Scabbard MG 34 Reciever Assembly Year of Manufacture: 1853 &Original Item: Only One Available. This is something that we have only had once before! During Japanese history, edged weapons had always been a symbol of authority and power, so when power was returned to the Emperor during the Meiji restoration of 1868, many new designs of swords were needed for the various new organizations that came into being as Japan "modernized". The police in particular had a real need to be armed, and various swords were