Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Late War Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage there are various marks

there are various marks

and cradle with attached shield

These arms retained the slanting breech and buttstock patch boxes of earlier models

The US Army acquired 10

5" with a 16

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Late War Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage there are various marksOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice WW2 katana. It was made for a Japanese officer late in the war. The blade is in good condition with minor specs and spotting, it is still sharp and nick free. Blade length is 27. 5 and overall length 37. 25. Hand forged blade, with one mounting hole in the squared tang. Some temper lines visible. Nice brass tsuba (cross guard) with gold highlighted menuki (grip decoration), and a nice brass Kashira