Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with Steel Scabbard - dated 1943 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets and ability to be powered

and ability to be powered by battery or wall outlet

with original lining

Australia has had a slouch as standard issue headwear since the late Victorian Era

with the senior Shapley in command and Puller the executive officer

Kashira and Fuchi (collar) are all iron/steel with remnants of gilt inlay

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with Steel Scabbard - dated 1943 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets and ability to be poweredOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from a collector, this is an nice condition katana with a steel army scabbard. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker on both sides (mei). Hole in the tang is punch and not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade) Visible temper line