It is not police but a Imperial Japanese Army junior officer's parade sword.
BOB
LIFE'S LOSERS NEVER LEARN FROM THE ERROR OF THEIR WAYS.
Thanks Bob. Like I said I am new to this, I will be doing alot more research so I don't get hosed like I have before on WW2 German items. Thanks again.
Ray
For years, this pattern sword was mistakenly identified as a "police sword." Just like the IJA model 1944 pattern sword was mistakenly identified as a "Japanese Marine " sword.
BOB
LIFE'S LOSERS NEVER LEARN FROM THE ERROR OF THEIR WAYS.
If you are focusing on Japanese swords used by the IJA/IJN during the wartime years, a good reference would be:
Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition by: Jim Dawson
A little expensive but a great reference book to have in your library.
Tom
A nice salty sword for your collection Ray .
REGARDS AL
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Always a little further : it may be
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Across that angry or that glimmering sea...
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