Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANENAMI with Scabbard and Tassel German Afrikakorp the hilt back strap

the hilt back strap

Metal finish is a nice worn blue with some areas of pitting near the muzzle and on the right side of the breech

showing evidence of past cleaning and sharpening

Both examples feature all brass mounts

tropical helmets

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANENAMI with Scabbard and Tassel German Afrikakorp the hilt back strapOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a large military show, this is a very nice wartime High Grade 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 a very nice example, and features a traditionally made and maker signed blade, something we rarely see in Naval fittings. It still has the