WW2 Imperial Japanese Police Sword Belt Leather Harness with 5-Rays Sun Badge

  

This is an original WWII-era Imperial Japanese Police sword belt, complete with its distinctive five-rayed sunburst badge at the buckle. This emblem was used exclusively by the Japanese Police Bureau and is often mistaken for military issue-but note the unique five-ray design instead of the standard sixteen-ray chrysanthemum of the military. This leather harness was issued to patrolmen and sergeants, and was used to suspend swords such as the gunto pictured in official references.

The rigging and buckle construction are consistent with wartime production standards, showing period-appropriate aging and wear. Sword belts like this rarely survive intact, especially with their original fittings and leather straps. This piece represents not just police gear, but also a lesser-seen face of Japan's wartime control apparatus-bridging military, civil, and law enforcement authority. A perfect piece for collectors interested in rare uniform equipment, Japanese police history, or sword-related regalia. Own a Piece of History.

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