Original 18th Century Edo Period Japanese Handmade Wakizashi Short Sword with Abalone Shell Inlaid Handle and Scabbard DVD which referred to their role

which referred to their role in battle

The barrel wedge is an unmarked arsenal replacement

This is a great example of a rare Luftwaffe Veterinary Service EM/NCO peaked visor "crushed" cap

with a proof mark as well as the maker's name of DEAKIN

Original 18th Century Edo Period Japanese Handmade Wakizashi Short Sword with Abalone Shell Inlaid Handle and Scabbard DVD which referred to their roleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Wakizashi ( "side inserted companion sword") is a general term for a sword with an edge between one and two shaku long (30 cm and 60 cm), predominantly made after 1600. Generally it is the short blade that accompanies a katana in the traditional samurai daisho pairing of swords, but may be worn by classes other than the samurai as a single blade, also worn edge up as the katana. This very nice example dates from the