Original Japanese WWII Large Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 330” x 28 ½” Category_Rear Sight Assembly Holster comes with spare magazine

Holster comes with spare magazine pouch and 10 cartridge loops to accommodate individual rounds of 9mm ammunition

however the buckle itself is steel

It has silver-plated mounts throughout

so this was definitely used at least a little bit

The 20 ¾ inch blade on this example (24 3/4 inches overall) is made from high nickel content iron

Original Japanese WWII Large Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori "Off to War" Banner - 330” x 28 ½” Category_Rear Sight Assembly Holster comes with spare magazineOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. When Japanese men left for their military service, community organizations such as the local branch of the Imperial Reservists Association (teikoku zaigo gunjinkai) and the Greater Japan National Defense Womens Association (dai nippon kokubo fujinkai) organized various celebrations, culminating in send off parades to wish the troops well as they marched off to the local railway stations or ports. These send off ceremonies