Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 German Edged Weapons Aachen was heavily damaged during

Aachen was heavily damaged during World War II

the leather backing is now absent

Serial number 4788 t

—The result of this is that the whole of it can be taken off in one motion

Also included are the cup with foldout handle (all cups are undated or WW2 dated)

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 German Edged Weapons Aachen was heavily damaged duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is hand made, indicated by a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed (engraved) by the maker on both sides along with a painted signature as well (triple markings!). Holes in tang are punch not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine). Visible temper