A WWII Indian kukri short sword with a distinct recurve in its blade originated in Nepal. It serves multiple purposes as a melee weapon and also as a regular cutting tool throughout most of South Asia. Features decorations to the blade and the wooden grip. The leather scabbard holds the United States Army Air Forces China Burma India Theater insignia which shows a blue felt top field with an applied Nationalist Chinese star and a five point American star, and red and white embroidered stripes on lower field. China Burma India Theater was the United States military designation during World War II for China and Southeast Asia. WWII American Indian Swords And Edged Weapons For Collectors.