Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia divided into two groups: The

divided into two groups:  The SELECT group retains more extensive copper plating

Fusileer M/60

the larger receiver was often the only one providing any accuracy

but all are replicated WWI era maker marks and stamps

but never got around to while he was alive

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia divided into two groups: TheOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker on both sides! Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in very good condition with specks of