Original Chinese Short Sword Brought Back by Missionary with Story Swedish Militaria This tin was used for

This tin was used for their 1943 Christmas Collection (Weihnachtssammlung)

"Verzögerungsröhrchen" translates to "Small delay tubes"

indicating that this knife was a trademarked design

when it was sent to the Philippines to join the Battle of Leyte

" The 86th Bomb Squadron flew out of numerous bases including French Morocco

Original Chinese Short Sword Brought Back by Missionary with Story Swedish Militaria This tin was used forOriginal Item: Only One Available. We just received this lovely ornate Chinese short sword from the estate of a collector. It is really quite nice, with a beautiful hand carved Dragon handle and scabbard. It has a very nice 9 1 4 inch long Tanto style single edged blade, made in the Japanese style with a faux temper line. The shot sword measures 15 1 2 inches overall, and is 18 inches long in the scabbard. The dragon's head is highlighted with some