Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 UZI " It is a very

"  It is a very modern design but its form betrays a lineage going back to the LP 42 of WW2

Adopted by the Prussian Military in 1841 its first notable service was in the May uprisings in Dresden in 1849

The larger and sturdier Duffle Bag was a definite improvement over the former bags

NOTE: Original post war cardboard Ericsson marked transport box no longer available

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 UZI " It is a veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is hand made, indicated by a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed (engraved) by the maker on both sides along with a painted signature as well (triple markings!). Holes in tang are punch not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine). Visible temper