Original Late WWII Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana with Matching Scabbard No. 203386 Russian Issue Equipment showing that it saw long

showing that it saw long use on the front lines during WWII

This is an incredibly rare set offered in very good condition complete with Medals and certificates

This fine example was built from all original matched serial number parts and is offered in excellent condition with multiple German markings

Chest width: 25

The scabbard is the earliest leather version and is unfortunately missing the top leather button snap

Original Late WWII Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana with Matching Scabbard No. 203386 Russian Issue Equipment showing that it saw longOriginal Item: Only One Available. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. General McArthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. But a small percentage