Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by HIROMITSU - Dated 1945 M3 Grease Gun which are the "mating markings"

which are the "mating markings" for the whalebone portion

The division's drive to the Rhine River jumped off on 13 March 1945

one for bridge and building maintenance and one to maintain track

Due to this demonstration of rapid penetration and maneuver

Gilded brass rounded chin-scales with leather extentions and buckle

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by HIROMITSU - Dated 1945 M3 Grease Gun which are the "mating markings"Original Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a large military auction, this is a very nice late war style mid grade Japanese officer Katana, with an arsenal made blade. It is in the standard 1944 pattern Shin Gunto setting, and is dated December 1945 on the blade tang. It also is signed by the smith who made it, HIROMITSU. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years