Original U.S. WWII Era Japanese-Made Model 1852 Navy Officer’s Sword with Scabbard & Belt in Case - Raymond L. White ger The Japanese high command instructed

The Japanese high command instructed fighter patrols to down all enemy aircraft that were encountered

What we do know

The grouping consists of Dugan’s dog tags

The bore is in good shape

the four ivy leaves

Original U.S. WWII Era Japanese-Made Model 1852 Navy Officer’s Sword with Scabbard & Belt in Case - Raymond L. White ger The Japanese high command instructedOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a lovely U. S. Model 1852 Naval Officers sword manufactured in Japan in the aftermath of World War II, named on the blade to Raymond L. White, an officer we have not identified, making for a good research project. The sword comes in its original scabbard with a very worn portapee, an Officers belt and buckle, all contained in a period sword case. This sword is the official United States Navy Model 1852 Pattern,