Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 20th Century one in either hand

one in either hand

and while it still does have a lot of the original paper backing

The Germans withdrew before the division could counterattack but inflicted 634 casualties

indicating that this is a size 53 liner for a size 62 shell

Action Date: 6-Jun-44

Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 20th Century one in either handOriginal Item: Only One Available. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. General McArthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. But a small percentage