Original 17th Century Early Edo Period Japanese Handmade Katana Sword with Figured Wood Scabbard Japanese Uniforms The body of the flag

The body of the flag is made from red cotton

Established on 16 March 1951 as a subordinate agency of the Federal Ministry of the Interior

and are fully wood minus the two small metal bands

Blade Length: 17¼"

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Original 17th Century Early Edo Period Japanese Handmade Katana Sword with Figured Wood Scabbard Japanese Uniforms The body of the flagOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.