Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac possible refurbishment of the handle

possible refurbishment of the handle insignia

Canada: Star of Courage: in silvered and gilt cupro-nickel

with a black finished wooden handle that incorporates two brass pins

of superb quality manufacture and in mint condition

Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac possible refurbishment of the handleA standard issue second war period sword that exhibits a higher quality blade than typically seen during this period with a visible temper line (hamon), blade stamped with number 884660, however first 8 having been engraved added, accompanied by steel scabbard that has been cleaned, blade measures 67,5 cm from bronze fittings to tip, unmarked, with standard issue aluminum handle, very fine.