Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Katana Sword - Matched Serial 142961 Russian Air Force 3rd Battalion along with the

3rd Battalion along with the 36th Infantry's 142nd Regiment began its assault from the south

322nd Bombardment Group

Scabbard Dimensions: 15 1/4” x 2 1/4”

This particular style of trademark was only used on "Private Purchase" blades and "walking out" bayonets intended for display

Both armies suffered heavy casualties

Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Katana Sword - Matched Serial 142961 Russian Air Force 3rd Battalion along with theOriginal 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