Original Imperial Japanese Invasion of Manchuria Era 33rd Infantry Regiment “Memories” Unit Photo Album - 66 Photos Fusee Spring & Cover The cap was manufactured in

The cap was manufactured in 1937 in nice larger size 58

The blade guard is in excellent condition

and it looks like it will polish out easily with a bit of effort

According to J Anthony Carter's Work GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS

Original Imperial Japanese Invasion of Manchuria Era 33rd Infantry Regiment “Memories” Unit Photo Album - 66 Photos Fusee Spring & Cover The cap was manufactured inOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Empire of Japan's Kwantung Army invaded Manchuria on 18 September 1931, immediately following the Mukden Incident. At the war's end in February 1932, the Japanese established the puppet state of Manchukuo. Their occupation lasted until the success of the Soviet Union and Mongolia with the Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation in mid August 1945, towards the end of the Second World War. The album consists