Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Blade with Signed Scabbard Cover Price_over $990 For more information please see

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When war broke out with Revolutionary France in 1793

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This part set CANNOT be rebuilt without having that license and manufacturing multiple integral parts

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

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Blade with Signed Scabbard Cover Price_over $990 For more information please seeOriginal 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