My father-in-law brought back from the Pacific in 1945 what I have been able to ID as a Japaneseicon TYPE 30 bayonet with National Denki (under Kokura) arsenal markings. It has a bright finish blade, fullers, a straight & contoured cross-guard, a contoured wrap-around & riveted grip and a flat sided birdshead pommel. The pommel has a number 5516 stamped on the end of the birdshead. With the bayonet is a steel sheath with the "leather-like" belt loop attachment, neither of which have a single mark on them.

The entire outfit is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. Some discoloration is visible on the sheath. I hope that I am in this kind of conditon when I am this old!

My question is what kind of value should it be insured for. Since it is an heirloom it will not be leaving the family.

Thanks
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