Original Japanese WWII Patrolman & Sergeant's Police Sword - Third Type with Plated Scabbard French Flags Included is a very nice

Included is a very nice "Ersatz" (replacement) bayonet with matching scabbard

Many military historians believe that the Japanese invasion of the Aleutians was a diversionary or feint attack during the Battle of Midway that was meant to draw out the US Pacific Fleet from Midway Atoll

showing just a bit of oxidation and patination in areas

and a great condition helmet

White metal grip

Original Japanese WWII Patrolman & Sergeant's Police Sword - Third Type with Plated Scabbard French Flags Included is a very niceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something that we have never had 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 designed