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Pictured are pieces of equipment that a Japanese officer would be carrying during the war in the Pacific. Included in the grouping is a lightweight sun helmet, a map case, canteen with a small screwtop cup, belt, a walking crop, and his Shin-Gunto officer sword which still has the surrender tag attached. All of these pieces were brought back to the states by different veterans during and after the war.
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You come up with the most fantastic stuff. You must have the best private collection in the States. Thank you for showing what you have collected, I look forward to it.
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Thanks for the compliment plumberjack.
Great collection! I was wondering if you know anything about the two WWII Japanese katanas I have posted.