Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword with Scabbard - dated 1943 Receiver Top Cover This is one of the

This is one of the very best USGI “bring back” pieces we have ever encountered

It was mechanically rotatable via splines on bottom

• WWII Distinguished Flying Cross which was

The bands have fine overlapping oak leaves and acorns

a hard model to find at any time or place

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword with Scabbard - dated 1943 Receiver Top Cover This is one of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition katana. It was made for a Japanese officer before WWII but is nicely signed by the blade maker. The blade is in very good condition with only a few very minor specs, it is still sharp and nick free. Blade length is 27. 25" and overall length 37. 5". Handmade blade, with one mounting hole in the squared tang. Multiple temper lines visible. The tang is marked with 5 kanji characters,