Original German WWII Verbandkasten Medic First Aid Set in Steel Chest with Dated Contents and Medic Armband British Documents & Books which is where the tang

which is where the tang meets the actual cutting part of the blade

The upper stock tube has a rubber hose type covering to act as a check piece

The blade mark is very crisp and well defined

known as the "New Military Sword" ( 新軍刀 - shin guntou) style

Unlike the much later No

Original German WWII Verbandkasten Medic First Aid Set in Steel Chest with Dated Contents and Medic Armband British Documents & Books which is where the tangOriginal Item: Only One Available. This fantastic full set of first aid bandage supplies, some of which are still in the original wrappers with WWII dates. They are contained in a classic very good condition German WWII issue first aid Verbandkasten steel case. The case features a carry handle on one end, and is finished in the correct dark green color, with red primer, and has the medic red cross in a white circle on the top. The case does show some