Original Chinese WWII Era Jian Sword with Leather Covered Scabbard - U.S. Veteran Bringback from CBI Theater MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The rifle bears French proofs

The rifle bears French proofs along with French military and acceptance markings

The unit became an independent formation of the Austro-Hungarian Army thanks to the efforts of the KSSN and the Polish members of the Austrian parliament

had been dropped into the sea by mistake where they all drowned

This is presumably where the signaling cannon was found

Original Chinese WWII Era Jian Sword with Leather Covered Scabbard - U.S. Veteran Bringback from CBI Theater MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The rifle bears French proofsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a typical example of the Chinese Jian sword, typically observed on the market as examples used during the "Boxer Rebellion". This particular example, however, dates from the WWII era, and was brought back as a souvenir by an Army Air Corps Veteran who served in the China Burma India (C. B. I.) theater of operations. Although of similar design no two are exactly alike. This example measures 35 1 2" in overall