JAPANESE WWII KAMIKAZE FLYERS SWORD.

A Japanese Wakazashi having a 56 cm blade. Nice condition, one minor crease at the lower end of the blade, with its Wakazashi hilt fittings, the hilt itself being 14cm long. Some gold still visible to the fittings on the lower grip and underneath the cloth binding to the hilt, known as the menuki. Some piercing to the iron tsuba, which in itself is circular in form. All fitted into its wooden scabbard, which has its own very nice condition combat leather cover. The three press studs that hold the cover closed still operational. The long leather tab, which passes through a pre cut form in the tsuba that holds the hilt into the scabbard is still intact and working correctly. These shortened swords in combat covers were taken with the pilots into the aeroplanes before there Kamikaze attacks. The sale of Knives, other Edged Weapons and Firearms are restricted to those aged over 18. Verification of age is required before purchase is concluded, this will include providing a scan of photo ID including your address and in some cases may require video verification by FaceTime or WhatsApp video, at Regimentals discretion, until formal laws on this requirement are enforced in the UK.

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