Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) sword. This sword was presented as a birthday present to General George Ma
Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) sword. This sword was presented as a birthday present to General George Marshall (of Marshall Plan fame) by the foreign minister of China in 1941, with the message:I learned that tomorrow is your birthday so I take the liberty of sending you an antique bronze sword of the Chin dynasty B.C. 255-207, as an augury that you will lead the American army to smite the Japanese, hip and thigh!{WHF} {HTE} -- source link
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