Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEHIRO with Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras The blade bears the maker's

The blade bears the maker's name of "EMERSON & SILVER of Trenton

Replacement lenses were carried in the top of the gas mask carrying tin

The battalion went to Cyprus as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus for six months in 1965 and then to Fort George in 1967

We believe this was for a Lieutenant

- I say maybe

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEHIRO with Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras The blade bears the maker'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is an nice condition katana with a steel army scabbard. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker KANEHIRO. Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade) Visible temper line