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Identification assist
My uncle was a USMC WWII pilot (C-46) in the Pacific theater. Prior to his passing in 2020 (age 98) he relayed the story of how he came in possession of this sword. He had landed on a small abandoned island NW of Okinawa that had been used as a logistics depot by the Japanese. While scouting he entered what he presumed was an officer’s quarters and found an unused parachute and this sword. His buddy wanted the parachute so he grabbed the sword.
I was curious to learn more about the sword and thought I’d see if any SME’s might be able to provide more information. Not really interested in valuation so much as history. Thanks in advance for any help educating me. My uncle thought it was a Japanese Naval Officer’s sword.
u/gene_harro_gate — 5 days ago