152 - A WW2 CHINESE NATIONAL REVOLUTIONARY ARMY KUOMINTANG DAGGER, C. 1930S

A WW2 CHINESE NATIONAL REVOLUTIONARY ARMY KUOMINTANG DAGGER, C. 1930S An officer's dagger of the Chinese National Revolutionary Army, the military arm of the KMT (Kuomintang), the Republic of China's leading political party at the time. These knives were issued primarily during the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945, one of the many wars that made up World War 2. The handle shows rice surrounding a phrase in Chinese characters under the Sun symbol of the Kuomintang. The sun is likewise represented on the scabbard. China, c. 1930s. Dimensions: L: 16 1/8 in., (41 cm.) Condition: Some pitting on the blade. Light oxidation on the scabbard. Brass fixtures with some small dents. Guard slightly loose. Grip tight to the blade. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.