Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Conflict The tang nut matches nicely

The tang nut matches nicely and does not appear to have been out in modern times

Major-General Sir William Macpherson of the RAMC wrote the official Medical History of the War (HMSO 1922)

and a dark green polarizing lens was available for glare protection on "exceedingly brilliant" days

the receivers were flame cut into 4 pieces

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Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Conflict The tang nut matches nicelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker on both sides! Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in very good condition with specks of