Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Blade British Holsters and General Staff (Vietnam People's

and General Staff (Vietnam People's Army)

Hat has an adjustable leather-like chinstrap and canvas liner

The interior of the case bears the Nock trade label mounted inside the lid and the case is fully lined in burgundy colored velvet

and had a son named William Linnaeus Gardner

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Blade British Holsters and General Staff (Vietnam People'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a USMC veteran's family this is a very nice condition katana. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that are: Double hole tang. Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). 29" blade length is longr than more modern WW2 versions. Offered in very good condition with only spots