WWII Imperial Japanese Pilot in Uniform. National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero
16Th Century Samurai Sword:
Samurai sword, steel, copper and lacquer, Japanese, the mass produced blade, “tanto”, dating from the mid to late 16th century of the “Mino school”, worn and unsigned, remounted in a copper mount with ray skin handle and cording, along with the utilitarian “kogai” (hairpin) and utility knife, in a black lacquered scabbard dating from the 1920’s- 30’s all housed in a worn and soiled green damask satin bag with cording.
Initial production: 1934 Combat weight: 15.4 tons This vehicle was used extensively in China. This exemple was shipped back to Aberdeen Proving Ground from the Southwest Pacific Area. The Shiki was crewed by four and armed with one 57mm ype 90 gun and two 6.5mm type 91 machine guns. Top speed was 28 mph on the road. Aberdeen Museum.
Type 94, Chu Sensha.
Initial production: 1935 Weight: 8.5 tons This tank has a three-man crew with a 37mm main gun, and two 7.7mm machine guns. The US Army captured this tank on Attu in the aleutian Islands during WWII.