Original Japanese Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword with Decorative Lacquered Scabbard colts Prior to 1929 many fire-fighting

Prior to 1929 many fire-fighting units used leather helmets in various styles with most appearing similar to the leather spiked helmet (Pickelhaube) of World War I

with a high quality polished bright steel finish

and on both barrels

There were different kinds of regiments

The wooden stock is in lovely condition

Original Japanese Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword with Decorative Lacquered Scabbard colts Prior to 1929 many fire-fightingOriginal 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.