Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI - Dated 1944 Restoration Materials Surratt getting two and Lts

Surratt getting two and Lts

5” and dated November 3rd

things would have worked out much differently for Merwin

Overall condition is good with the original finish worn to a gray patina and light pitting around the frame and barrel area

Size of the hat is approximately a US 7 (56cm)

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI - Dated 1944 Restoration Materials Surratt getting two and LtsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a large military auction, this is a very nice late war style mid grade Japanese officer Katana, with an arsenal made blade. It is in the standard 1944 pattern Shin Gunto setting, and is dated December 1944 on the blade tang. It also is signed by the smith who made it, KANEYOSHI. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years