Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with Steel Scabbard & Leather Cover MP 40 but elements played a small

but elements played a small part in the Battle of the Coral Sea (7–8 May 1942) when the 435th Bomb Squadron of the 19th Bomb Group saw the Japanese fleet gathering in Rabaul area nearly two weeks before the battle actually took place

The original rounded crown is present

All metal of the gun is smooth and has a grey to light brown patina

Serial number 219844 indicates that it was manufactured in 1886

in modern times members of the Brigade of Gurkhas receive training in its use

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with Steel Scabbard & Leather Cover MP 40 but elements played a smallOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from a collector, this is an nice condition katana with a steel army scabbard and leather scabbard cover.. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker, with 4 character "mei." Hole in the tang are punch not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of