which has been concluded between Japan and Germany on 25 November 1936. The texts of the said Pact and accessory protocol are attached as appendices of this protocol* Article II "The three signatories of this protocol agree that Italy is to be regarded as an original signatory of the treaty and accessory protocol as set forth in the preceding article. "The signature affixed on this protocol is as good as that on the original text of the treaty and accessory protocol. Article III "This protocol makes one body together with the aforementioned treaty and its accessory protocol. Article IV "This protocol is prepared in Japanese, Italian and German and respective texts are official. "This protocol will come into force as from the day of signing. "As an evidence thereof the undersigned, duly entrusted by their respective home governments, signed and sealed this protocol. "Two copies of this protocol were prepared in Rome on 6 November of the 12th year of SHOWA, i.e. 19375 6 November of the 16th year of the Fascist calendar."