Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered Handle & Scabbard - Handmade Blade Military Books & Documents There is also a size

There is also a size 57 clearly stamped into the leather of the liner

There is also a Kraftfahrpersonal Tätigkeitsabzeichen (Motorpool Vehicle Driver Trade Badge) under the chevron

It was refurbished at arsenal

while the belts are undated or show post war dates

Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered Handle & Scabbard - Handmade Blade Military Books & Documents There is also a sizeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent military show, this is a very nice Japanese Kaiken (), which translates to "pocket sword". Very similar to the Tanto ( short sword), these were often worn by women, and were used strictly for combat and self defense purposes. Typically measuring 2025 cm (810 in) long with a single edged blade, these were usually housed in a plain mount with minimal ornamental fittings. These were once carried by