Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHISHIGE with Asano Clan Family Crest - dated 1944 Vietnam who built and occupied the

who built and occupied the Hall in 1650

the signer of the hand written testimonial had an illustrious career

'French Naval Gunner's Brandy Keg taken from Boney's ship GUERRIER 1798

Nice brass tsuba (cross guard) with gold highlighted menuki (grip decoration)

The stunning feature of this particular Guandao is however the fabulous "DRAGON'S HEAD" brass mount for the blade that portrays the blade coming out of the Dragon's mouth

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHISHIGE with Asano Clan Family Crest - dated 1944 Vietnam who built and occupied theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from a collector, this is an nice condition katana with a wooden army scabbard and leather scabbard cover. 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 and dated by the maker on both sides (mei & nengo) Hole in the tang is punch not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and