Original Japanese WWII Large Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 330” x 28 ½” Category_Rear Sight Assembly The "NEW" French "Pinfire" cartridge

The "NEW" French "Pinfire" cartridge was just introduced which featured a pin extending from the rear side of the cartridge that when depressed discharged the round

The 20 ¾ inch blade on this example (24 3/4 inches overall) is made from high nickel content iron

A great late Edo Period wakizashi in good polish with a very nice resting scabbard and crossguard

to protect the public from the navvies more or less

It has silver-plated mounts throughout

Original Japanese WWII Large Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 330” x 28 ½” Category_Rear Sight Assembly The "NEW" French "Pinfire" cartridgeOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. When Japanese men left for their military service, community organizations such as the local branch of the Imperial Reservists Association (teikoku zaigo gunjinkai) and the Greater Japan National Defense Womens Association (dai nippon kokubo fujinkai) organized various celebrations, culminating in send off parades to wish the troops well as they marched off to the local railway stations or ports. These send off ceremonies