Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword by HIDETSUGU with Lacquered Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras Another major reason was to

Another major reason was to protect the large quantities of military supplies and railroad rolling stock that the United States had sent to the Russian Far East in support of the Russian Empire's war efforts on the WWI Eastern Front

and "803" is for Georg Brandstätter

totally genuine World War Two Republic of China flag

thanking them for their fine and honorable service to the United States

Scabbard is also in great shape

Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword by HIDETSUGU with Lacquered Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras Another major reason was toOriginal 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.