Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEHIRO with Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras Replacement lenses were carried in

Replacement lenses were carried in the top of the gas mask carrying tin

- I say maybe

The regiment returned to Ireland in July 1814

troops still wore the leather spiked helmets known as "Pickelhaulben" which proved no protection what so ever

We believe this was for a Lieutenant

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEHIRO with Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras Replacement lenses were carried inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is an nice condition katana with a steel army scabbard. 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 by the maker KANEHIRO. Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade) Visible temper line