Original WWII Japanese Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by SUKENOBU with Painted Scabbard WWII one of only five British

one of only five British survivors of the battle

the personal Dispatch Folder of one of the central military figures of the day

The tunic is named to Cornell on the inner pocket label and dated 1942

On page 60 this book states:

link and pins

Original WWII Japanese Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by SUKENOBU with Painted Scabbard WWII one of only five BritishOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a WW2 USMC veteran's family this is a wonderful condition Japanese katana. The blade is genuine to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker! One side is engraved with a MEI (name) the other is painted with a matching number Holes in tang is drilled, consistent with early 20th century manufacture. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on