Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 German Edged Weapons the 2nd Battalion

the 2nd Battalion

and the carbines' weight was reduced to 7lb 8oz

Harold Gibson found a master Japanese painter and had him paint a pin up girl

Shield is _

13" overall length

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 German Edged Weapons the 2nd BattalionOriginal 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