Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI - Dated 1944 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles which is inside the barrel

which is inside the barrel jacket

The left barrel flat bears London proof marks

Pullen - Charleston

Measuring 20

The original size label is still present on the leather sweatband and reads 7 1/4

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI - Dated 1944 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles which is inside the barrelOriginal 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 1944 on the blade tang. It also is signed by the smith who made it, KANEYOSHI. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years