Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHIHIDE in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 British Helmets This is the rod that

This is the rod that fit into brackets in the front of the "Chest

This is either due to heat expansion from firing which caused the blue to flake or uncleaned fingerprints from the owner grabbing hold of the barrel to tip-up and reload the cylinder

this musket comes with an original East India Company Socket Bayonet bearing correct markings complete with heavy brass mounted leather scabbard

This ammunition can has the riveted construction of the WW 1 era

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHIHIDE in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 British Helmets This is the rod thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker (MEI) and dated (NENGO) Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in good condition with a