Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHISHIGE with Asano Clan Family Crest - dated 1944 Vietnam the signer of the hand

the signer of the hand written testimonial had an illustrious career

The stunning feature of this particular Guandao is however the fabulous "DRAGON'S HEAD" brass mount for the blade that portrays the blade coming out of the Dragon's mouth

• Japanese type 99 bayonet with late war wood scabbard

Not unlike a Geode

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 the signer of the handOriginal 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