Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Excellent Blade - Matched Serial 151771 Helmets as well as two hand-made

as well as two hand-made patches related to the American Volunteer Group "Flying Tigers"

Also included is a genuine Vietnam War Era issue AN/PRR-9 radio receiver already mounted to the helmet offered in very good condition

This fine example measurs 31" overall with a 25" fullered double edged blade

Marie Slama & Sohn

the block letters "VRI"

Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Excellent Blade - Matched Serial 151771 Helmets as well as two hand-madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. General McArthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. But a small percentage