Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Blade with Signed Scabbard Cover Price_over $990 as a diversionary tactic to

as a diversionary tactic to mislead the Germans for which it was awarded a Presidential citation

It was longer than the M-1941 jacket

All are in very good condition however July 1917 is missing the front cover

When war broke out with Revolutionary France in 1793

for the M1955 Sink 55mm recoilless rifle

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Blade with Signed Scabbard Cover Price_over $990 as a diversionary tactic toOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very nice condition katana in standard Shin Gunto Japanese Army fittings. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that are: Single Hole in Tang. Hole in tang is punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Vibrant Visible temper line ("hamon"). Clear grain (hada) including nie and nioi along temper