Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Conflict but when I sandblasted the

but when I sandblasted the frame I could read the whole number faint but complete

Major-General Sir William Macpherson of the RAMC wrote the official Medical History of the War (HMSO 1922)

the socket is specially designed to encircle the Model "F" bayonet stud catch under the barrel

We have only a very few and each has a WW2 date

Please look closely at all the photos to see the great condition and the rich content of this exceptional

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Conflict but when I sandblasted theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker on both sides! Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in very good condition with specks of