Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana by TENSHOZAN TANRENJO Dated 1942 with Rare Ray Skin Shagreen Covered Scabbard Belgian Militaria most likely at the Friedrich

most likely at the Friedrich Engels Military Academy

There is a repaired crack to the rear of the lock plate

It measures 45 1/2 inches in overall length

This set includes a very unique piece of trench art

retaining all of its original polish

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana by TENSHOZAN TANRENJO Dated 1942 with Rare Ray Skin Shagreen Covered Scabbard Belgian Militaria most likely at the FriedrichOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently from a collector, this is a fantastic wartime production Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is an excellent high grade example, and shows only very minor use, with very little wear. Even better, it comes with a magnificent Ray Skin shagreen