Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHISHIGE with Asano Clan Family Crest - dated 1944 Vietnam who built and occupied the

who built and occupied the Hall in 1650

Not unlike a Geode

the sawback type bayonet was first developed by the British in the Victorian era for engineering purposes (cutting trees to build bridges

which is exactly how we found it

Nice brass tsuba (cross guard) with gold highlighted menuki (grip decoration)

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHISHIGE with Asano Clan Family Crest - dated 1944 Vietnam who built and occupied theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from a collector, this is an nice condition katana with a wooden 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 and dated by the maker on both sides (mei & nengo) Hole in the tang is punch not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and