Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Conflict in which fought and was

in which fought and was reported missing the son of General Bessonov

the "Desert Rats" included then defeated Rommel at the Battle of El Alemain and then drove the Afrika Korps out of North Africa

Inside the interior left ear relief it is marked in hand written ink:

We have only a very few and each has a WW2 date

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Conflict in which fought and wasOriginal 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 on both sides! Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in very good condition with specks of