Hello, a recent very fortunate find. I love these old shipping crates. An excellent bayonet, parade sword,a somewhat rusted out dirk and an unidentified bayonet at the bottom. The sword is a short katana and appears quite old and is in great condition. These were sent home to the Vets. mother's home in Nov. 1945. Includes 3 QM documents for Souvenirs. Best, Bill Bourque

Contents.

Here is a pic of the tang. Im having a tough time figuring this one out. Any help appreciated. Best, Bill

Great find. I love those old shipping boxes.

The bayonet at the bottom is the Danish Model 1867 Sword Bayonet for the M1867 Rolling Block Rifle.

Jerry, bayonet looks like an Enfield P1856. Some of these were used by the Japanese & will be found with a mum & Japanese numbers.

I opened up a U S Army footlocker in a garage one time and ended up with a skull staring back at me! After I got over the initial shock I discovered the trunk belonged to an Army doctor and the skull was real but a display item.
Jim

Hello, thanks for the help. I feel fortunate to aquire this grouping. I find the shipping crates to be collectable and the lids will look good as a backdrop. Ive looked closely and cant find any Japanese markings. Here is a pic of stamps on the blade. Im still struggling on the ***. sword tang inscription. Can anyone translate for me? Best, Bill

Documents. All 3 say the same except for the date. Bill