Japan, Imperial. A Wakizashi with Scabbard Hold the reverse dedicated from “LEIPZIG

the reverse dedicated from “LEIPZIG 1919-20” and featuring handwritten names of the subjects in the image

toned surfaces on the reverses

13763 Private Peter George MacDonald

(Reichsarbeitsdienst Gehänge für Offiziersdolch)

HEALTHY NATION”)

Japan, Imperial. A Wakizashi with Scabbard Hold the reverse dedicated from “LEIPZIGAn wakizashi, measuring 64. 5 cm in total length including the tang, with a blade length of 50. 0 cm from the tip to the hamachi (notch of sharp edge). The blade features a very sharp kissaki (point) with gentle sori (curvature) and sharp ha (cutting edge) with very minor scratches and imperfections throughout the blade. The short tang bears two mekugi anas (rivet holes), and is unsigned. The two thin seppas (washers) sit between the throat of the