A Rare Georgian Ss Foreign Volunteer Service Insignia; Tunic Removed Hold the Japanese South Seas Detachment

the Japanese South Seas Detachment under Major General Tomitarō Horii clashed with under-strength Australian forces from the Papuan Infantry Battalion and the Australian 39th Battalion on July 23rd at Awala

quadruple slotted straps stitched in place to the underside of the belt in two locations: one on the right front and one at the rear

Crossguard with quillon and pommel exhibits gilt bubbling and wear

disembarking Southampton on the 15th for Canada aboard the S

showing an Officer of the King's Guard wearing two medals

A Rare Georgian Ss Foreign Volunteer Service Insignia; Tunic Removed Hold the Japanese South Seas DetachmentIn multi coloured silk with Georgian flag colours embroidered onto the fabric; unmarked; measuring 65 mm x 61 mm; uniform removed condition; lightly soiled from wear, better than fine condition.