Reproduction German WWI Maxim MG 08/15 Belt Drum- Grade 2 Japanese Army An unusual and interesting TULWAR

An unusual and interesting TULWAR battle sword/dagger

The opposite side of the blade appears to be blank

The belt features folded canvas construction with a painted (albeit corroded) buckle

Reading in the light however can still show the writing:

These are so rare that we've only seen one other example

Reproduction German WWI Maxim MG 08/15 Belt Drum- Grade 2 Japanese Army An unusual and interesting TULWARNew Made Item: These are high quality reproductions of the hard to find 08 15 Belt Drum. These were made years ago exclusively for IMA and have been indefinitely out of stock for many years! In a dark corner of the warehouse we uncovered a VERY LIMITED quantity of these drums. A very high quality reproduction of this very hard to find German WWI accessory. Designed to be attached to the MG 08 and MG 15 machine guns to carry a belt of ammunition. Just