Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword visually-hidden 45 mm (h) x 34

45 mm (h) x 34 mm (w)

cracking and material fatigue evident throughout

Group of Three Awards - Mounted as worn German style

Josef Novk was born in March 1890

39 mm x 58

Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword visually-hidden 45 mm (h) x 34A 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.