An Imperial Japanese Naval Officer's Dagger Archive RZM and maker marked for

RZM and maker marked for  Richard Sieper & Söhn

as was Warrant Officer 2nd Class (WO2) George Fox

joined the 14th Bn CEF on 24th September 1914 having seen previous three years service with 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment

He began his career as a Boy Seaman 2nd Class (January 13

Adjustment holes are actually through belt itself

An Imperial Japanese Naval Officer's Dagger Archive RZM and maker marked forLate World War II Japanese Naval Dagger with a total length 39. 5cm; The hilt is crafted out of plastic,dating this dagger to the later war years. The blade is reasonably sharp, with considerable wear throughout although it remains solid. The leather sheath is decorated with brass plating with the gilding intact featuring cherry blossom leafs. This dagger has been apart and thus, the cross guard assembly is loose. It features manufacturer's markings.