Original Boxer Rebellion Era Chinese Executioner Sword with Steel Scabbard Captured by U.S. Marine in Korea Antique Smith & Wessons Differing from an Officer's helmet

Differing from an Officer's helmet

This grueling campaign against the Bernhardt Line was marked by futile attempts to establish a secure bridgehead across the Gari River

He took part in the South African BOER WAR and was the field Commander at the famousBATTLE OF SPION KOP

was an armed engagement between combined forces of the Lakota

Original Boxer Rebellion Era Chinese Executioner Sword with Steel Scabbard Captured by U.S. Marine in Korea Antique Smith & Wessons Differing from an Officer's helmetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is definitely one of the more interesting swords we have examined lately. It is a large Boxer Rebellion era Chinese executioner sword, with a very heavy 23 inch long curved blade. It definitely looks to be quite old, and the hilt has been wrapped with more modern rope. The scabbard is definitely modern Korean era, probably made during the WWII period. The galvanized steel scabbard has the following on an old