Imperial Japanese Army infantry officer (a 1st Lt) in a family photograph (c.1937), perhaps after a New Year shrine visit (or the graduation of the seated cadet). The officer's sword is in traditional mounts, and not shin gunto (新軍刀) variants, which might suggest a family blade. Photograph: Rory Marron Collection. 軍刀 日本陸軍 katana 


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