Original Japanese WWII Tanto Knife and Ditty Bag - USGI Bring-Back with Certificate dated 15 May 1944 Knives & Daggers and screws are simply marked

and screws are simply marked 54

This side cap was originally introduced in early 1930s and was worn by Republican (communist) personnel

later designated Company A

the barrel may have been resurfaced

In Mid-November

Original Japanese WWII Tanto Knife and Ditty Bag - USGI Bring-Back with Certificate dated 15 May 1944 Knives & Daggers and screws are simply markedOriginal Items: One of a Kind Set. This is a fantastic USGI "Bring Back" set, which consists of a Japanese IJA "Ditty Bag", covered with Japanese characters, and a Tanto Japanese Knife in a "resting Scabbard." Included with this set is the "Bring Back certificate, which authorized the soldier to bring back the items specified. The soldier named is Pfc. James C. Johnston, who was with the "A" Battery of the 476th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic