Original Chinese Qing Dynasty Panthay Rebellion Era Jian Short Sword With Tortoiseshell Wood Scabbard - "The Gentleman of Weapons" Russian/Soviet Militaria Blade is nickel-plated and has

Blade is nickel-plated and has been etched on both sides with UNITED STATES MARINES and various other military motifs

embossed U

Other officers began wearing a similar rig and eventually it became part of the standard uniform

He survived the injuries but without a left hand

Original Chinese Qing Dynasty Panthay Rebellion Era Jian Short Sword With Tortoiseshell Wood Scabbard - "The Gentleman of Weapons" Russian/Soviet Militaria Blade is nickel-plated and hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The jian is a double edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. The first Chinese sources that mention the jian dates to the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn period; one of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Historical one handed versions have blades varying from 45 to 80 centimeters (18 to 31 inches) in length. The weight of an average sword of 70 centimeter (28