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I spent about an hour looking at that stuff. Thanks!

My grandfather probably picked that stuff up during the occupation, in Japan.

On behalf of my grateful family, thank you all for helping me out. We've learned more about that sword in 24 hours, than we have in the last 65 years! You guys have also picked up some big fans over on ar15.com.

Thanks for all of the advice guys. Would it be worth it to take some better pictures in natural light (no flash)?

You guys are awesome. A few questions: Presumably, this has more value than we thought. In case we want to get some insurance on it, do you know an approximate value? It's in decent shape as it sits, but should we have someone restore it, or just oil it lightly and take care of it? What kind of oil do you recommend? After handling it, I just wiped it down with some Breakfree (CLP) and a rag. What should I use to secure the handle? It literally had some match sticks jammed through the holes. I'm thinking either a properly fitting wooden dowel rod, or maybe some kind of well fitting spring-pin or shoulder bolt.

Forgive my ignorance, but does this mean that this blade wasn't hammered out at an aresenal, but made by someone with some skill? Thank you so much for the info!

Hi, I updated my first post with the signature. Sorry about the newbie mistake. Looks like some other guys have some new info for me. You guys are great!

Hello all. I'm a newbie, and this is my first post, so I appreciate your patience and help. I frequent a gun board, AR15.com, and I recently posted some pictures of some stuff my grandfather brought back from his time in the Pacific. He was a Marine who fought on Iwo Jima and also spent some time in Japan, during the occupation. One of the items, is what I believe to be an arsenal-made, NCO sword, which he picked up on Iwo Jima, as the family lore goes. However, enough guys on AR15.com told me that sword possibly having some value, that I figured I'd post the pics here and ask for help. ETA: Signature - Mike M. Thank you in advance for your help!