Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Handmade Ancient Blade German Field Equipment Next the 161st attacked Japanese

Next the 161st attacked Japanese forces at river crossings and moved on to Doma Cove on February 8

having great brass finish which really sticks out against the patinated silver behind them

into the valley of death rode the six hundred

indicating WW2 manufacture

bare metal blade

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Handmade Ancient Blade German Field Equipment Next the 161st attacked JapaneseOriginal Item: Only One Available. Acquired directly from a collector, this is an excellent condition rare 1937 Pattern Kai Gunto Naval Officer katana, with an even rarer handmade ancient blade. It may be the best Japanese Navy Officer sword we have ever had, and is sure to make a worthy addition to any collection it becomes a part of. This particular example has the higher grade 1937 Pattern fittings with the lacquered sharkskin wrapped scabbard,