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It is a miracle that your FIL made it through all of that horror and my condolences to you and your family for your loss.
The undaunted courage and dedication shown by your father in law, as well as the rest of the soldiers that make/made up the greatest generation of Americans is a true inspiration to me. If our country as a whole could look back at what they accomplished I believe it could truly make us a stronger nation.
Their stories should never be forgotten and we must cherish the time we have had with them. My deepest thanks go out to them and any former and current service men and women for their service.
Last year I inherited a 6.5mm type 38 Arisaka from my step-dad. His father fought in the Pacific as a member of the US Army Air Corp, and later became one of the first Chief Master Sergeants in the US Air Force. His type 38 had the 'mum ground off, too. One day I'd like to know more about him, but it's hard for my step dad to talk about him. He passed away a few years ago, well into his 80s. You have my condolences on your loss. I'm impressed with the collection and display.
Travis - thanks for sharing your FiL's story. My condolences on your untimely loss. It should make the rest of us that didn't/couldn't serve even more grateful that there were men like him that made it possible for us here and now.
That being said, what several others have said is very true: document, Document, DOCUMENT! Type up a short paper about your FiL, just like you did here. Put a copy with the gun and sword while leaving a copy on your computer (you DO back-up fairly regularly, don't you?). If possible, somebody else suggested contacting a VFW to see if they can put you in touch with a weapons historian. If there is an art or history museum in or near your town, you might try them for references to somebody that could give you more history about the items (including the flag!).
Good luck.
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