Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 Category_Rear Sight Assembly and took part in the

and took part in the Normandy invasion in June 1944

repainting also would have been somewhat redundant

but is still serviceable

This example has wool gaiters attach to the lower seam which could be inserted into the top of the lap up jump boots

Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 Category_Rear Sight Assembly and took part in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. General McArthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. But a small percentage