Original Japanese Katana Samurai Sword in Resting Scabbard - Ancient Handmade Blade U.S. Equipment Blade Width: approximately 6 inches

Blade Width: approximately 6 inches

It was originally formed as part of the British Indian Army in 1815

These "modified" models are extremely scarce and very hard to find

he proved unable to build on his success at Alamein and was replaced as Commander-in-Chief Middle-East in August 1942 by General Harold Alexander and as Eighth Army commander by Lieutenant-General William Gott

Army trials board

Original Japanese Katana Samurai Sword in Resting Scabbard - Ancient Handmade Blade U.S. Equipment Blade Width: approximately 6 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family, this is a nice condition katana. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang Holes in tang are punch not drilled. Tang shows significant age. Folded steel blade: fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade. Vibrant visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in very good