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It’s a battlefield pick up, but I see a Japanese bugle scratched in not a US one. Also the helmet is round so writing in it would have been difficult im thinking Thanks Dean

So could be Hill then the number - like hill 124 referring to his position on an island ? Yours Dean

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Hi all and good evening Could I please have some help with the writing in this helmet. Thanks in advance Dean

I will take it to task this weekend and report back

Thank for for the info on that , I’ll be trying that later - Dean

Thanks Tbone The military aspect of these historical items sure is interesting. And just goes to show that sodiers/marines in the field will adjust and use anything they have to good measure Thanks Dean

I’ll get onto that and post my findings

Hi Logan I’m guessing you could be right, my thinking I’s the Tsuka and Fuchi could be a Frankenstein of parts, I’ve seen war bring backs with all sorts of fittings to accommodate the new owners needs, who knows. Then again it could have been captured like this and not changes during the war etc. everything on it looks correct for wear and has a uniform age, sword, saya, straps etc. The sword is stuck in tight to the tsuka, not sure how but its been in there a very very long time with little to no play. What’s also interesting is that the throat of the back carrying saya and the sword itself go perfectly and have been made to accommodate this sword, length and width etc Thanks Dean

I can’t take it apart, It won’t budge, I will try one more time after work and post here. Yours Dean

Found that period WW2 picture

I also agree, I’ve seen swords on the back of some Japanese soldiers. I’ll find the picks, I think it’s very interesting indeed Thanks Dean

Thankyou for the kind comments As I’m a WW2 collector, the fact it’s been repurposed in the field makes it historically fascinating for me, The yari spear is also very interesting. Thanks again Dean

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Smaller sword, it’s very heavy and well made

Thanks for the excellent Information Yours Dean

Thanks so much for the kind welcome, Thanks for the tips, no pun intended Is the yari spear a good one ? Yours Dean

Here you go The tang is very very rusted, I just love the carry case on this

Thanks for the info and comments, I’ll get those shots for you when I finish work. Yours Dean

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Hi all I posted this on a thread earlier but because I’m new here I was told to post them here. These have recently come from the US and where bought back from the war by a USMC vet. Here are some pics, what’s really neat is the carry case for one of the swords, it can be worn on the back. I’m sure I’ve seen a period photo of Japanese soldiers wearing them on there backs. I’m no expert just a new Japanese enthusiast, any thoughts on these would be most welcome Thanks Dean

Hi john Yes all original Thanks Dean

I thought it was a rarity, it’s field made and I’ve seen period photos of Japanese soldiers wearing there swords on their backs. Guessing this is what would have been fashioned. Thanks for the info

Thanks so much Jussi - would also love to hear from the People about the quality of this item Yours Dean