Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Katana Sword by FUJIWARA KATSUYOSHI with Lacquered Scabbard and Sageo Cord Military Art Crossguard: 2 ½"Total Length: 12”Scabbard

Crossguard: 2 ½"Total Length: 12”Scabbard Length: 8 ⅛” + Belt Loop

and barrel bands still have lots of the original plating

Fine leather construction this holster comes complete with integral adjustable leather shoulder strap with brass buckle

The Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (German: Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918)

Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Katana Sword by FUJIWARA KATSUYOSHI with Lacquered Scabbard and Sageo Cord Military Art Crossguard: 2 ½"Total Length: 12”ScabbardOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.