and a bit of oxidation
There are several kanji on the badge
Unlike later war and WWII map cases
The aided by the Filipino ground troops of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary were welcomed to helped by the regimental combat team was engage or the liberated areas in Southern Luzon and Bicol Peninsula against the Japanese Imperial forces
so we believe it to be unissued
Original Korean War Era U.S.M.C. Mameluke Sword Named to John J. McDermott with Scabbard, Case & Sleeve Russian/Soviet Militaria and a bit of oxidationOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fantastic Korean War era Named USMC Officer's Mameluke sword, complete with it's original, scabbard, protective sleeve, and even a named leather carry case! The sword features lovely ivoroid grip scales that are still in great condition, with no yellowing, cracks, or chips. Sword alone is approximately 38 1 2 long overall and in scabbard is approximately 40 overall. Blade is approximately 32 1 2" long, curved,