Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori Rayon Banner - 51" x 17" OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT which is in good shape

which is in good shape with no cracks or splitting

Blade Length: 8 3/8"

with an excellent blade that still retains much of its original bright finish

The second sword is definitely in worse condition

So that was that

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori Rayon Banner - 51" x 17" OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT which is in good shapeOriginal 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