Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 47 Snider Rifle Parts and the leather has shrunk

and the leather has shrunk somewhat

though the throat insert is missing

It still has the original securing loops inside for the chin strap

We searched but were unable to identify the maker

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Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 47 Snider Rifle Parts and the leather has shrunkOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently from a collector, this is a very nice wartime production Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A ; Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a very nice example, complete with scabbard, and shows only light use, without much damage or wear. The blade is in very good condition, with an