Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Excellent Blade - Matched Serial 151771 Helmets A variety of grenades fit

A variety of grenades fit including the Grenade de Guerre (war grenade) VB (Vivien-Bessières)

Marie Slama & Sohn

This fine example measurs 31" overall with a 25" fullered double edged blade

as well as two hand-made patches related to the American Volunteer Group "Flying Tigers"

For 38 consecutive days

Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Excellent Blade - Matched Serial 151771 Helmets A variety of grenades fitOriginal 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