Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by MASUYASU with Aluminum Scabbard - dated 1944 African Militaria This is the late version

This is the late version

especially since they could be man-packed into positions that were inaccessible to artillery

military service was compulsory in Germany

Height: 17"

One wonders what other War Booty came home inside this bundle…silver

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by MASUYASU with Aluminum Scabbard - dated 1944 African Militaria This is the late versionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is an excellent condition Japanese Army Officer Shin Gunto katana with an aluminum army scabbard. We can tell that 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, with 9 character "mei" Tang is dated December 1944 on the reverse side. Hole in the tang is