Original WWII Era Imperial Japanese Army Type 19 Kyu-Gunto Parade Sword and Scabbard Zinc / 3 Piece construction

Zinc / 3 Piece construction / This medal type has the scare “riveted mounting bases”  Maker marked in the middle F

The German Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) was a military decoration awarded to soldiers of the Imperial German Army who were wounded during World War I

Austrian and French cannons

The emblem is in black

often employed in two to four pieces as part of a typical rifle platoon

Original WWII Era Imperial Japanese Army Type 19 Kyu-Gunto Parade Sword and Scabbard Zinc / 3 Piece constructionThis is a very good example of a WWII Era Japanese Army Officer's Parade Sword with a lacquered sharkskin shagreen grip and the "10 petal" IJA Cherry Blossom Emblem on the sides of the handle. These are often confused with the Imperial Japanese Police Dress Swords, which are extremely similar, however feature a "5 petal" Cherry blossom, and usually have a Police emblem on the back of the hilt near the pommel. 32 3 8 Inch overall length 27 2 8 Inch