Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War "Last Ditch" Katana Sword in Full Leather Cover Sharps Rifle The central spacer is raised

The central spacer is raised to act as a partition between the two rotating spools

with a 5 pointed Japanese Army Star on the front

This is the only example we have ever offered

issued Decree No

it was more reliable and durable than the M60E3

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War "Last Ditch" Katana Sword in Full Leather Cover Sharps Rifle The central spacer is raisedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family, this is a very interesting late war "Last Ditch" Katana, which is wrapped entirely in leather. As Allied forces were closing in on mainland Japan, repeated bombing raids destroyed Japan's manufacturing and industrial capacity. Due to this, the quality of the arsenal made weapons declined quite markedly. Many Officer swords were made at arsenal, as there was no way for the