Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Signed Blade Percusion Muskets A lovely and thoughtful gift

A lovely and thoughtful gift intended to keep those men at home out of the picture

the 51st Highland Division assaulted the Beaumont-Hamel position and again the 13th of November 1916 the position was the subject of another major assault

Many units that carried the Martini had the rifle serial number stamped into the brass sight protector

18" Scabbard only

As time passed George’s collection became quite extensive

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Signed Blade Percusion Muskets A lovely and thoughtful giftOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition katana. It was made for a Japanese officer before WWII but is nicely signed by the blade maker. The blade is in nearly perfect condition with only a few very minor specs, it is still sharp and nick free. Blade length is 26. 5 and overall length 35. 75. Handmade blade, with one mounting hole in the squared off tang. Multiple temper lines visible. Nice brass tsuba (cross guard) with gold