Original Japanese WWII 1939 dated Leather Arisaka Ammunition Pouch with Personalized Fabric Pieces Military Art It was learned the following

It was learned the following morning that the alert was called because of political activity in Panama

A very interesting and hard to find commercial 98K bayonet from a maker with a somber back story

indicating it was made for Dragoons

They are a bit stiff

The SA symbol button is nicely set having fully intact enameling

Original Japanese WWII 1939 dated Leather Arisaka Ammunition Pouch with Personalized Fabric Pieces Military Art It was learned the followingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a hard to find Japanese WWII Leather Ammo pouch for Arisaka Rifles. This is the second pattern, with a second securing loop over the closure strap, which made it much more stable. These were usually worn 2 3 on a belt, and are very hard to find, even as just a single pouch. The inside of the lid on this example is marked, bearing date , read SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu Yon Nen