Original Early 17th Century Japanese Handmade Katana Sword with Lacquered Scabbard - Edo Period Japanese Military Maps Move to Howard FieldIn April

Move to Howard FieldIn April 1944

after the Warthe river that ran through the area

destined for Russia's Imperial army

It is offered in very condition

On the reverse side in pencil is written Souvenir from Southern France

Original Early 17th Century Japanese Handmade Katana Sword with Lacquered Scabbard - Edo Period Japanese Military Maps Move to Howard FieldIn AprilOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.