Original Japanese WWII Katana in Old Style Fittings with Ancient Blade & Capture Tag in Steel Scabbard Headgear In September 1952

In September 1952

Here is just such a sword now fitted with a Mardi hilt however the blade retains what appears to be two well defined European armorer's stamps

At possible prodding from Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck

This was in fact made in EIC Workshops in India around 1820 for the use of its own Military

the 578th managed to sight the target visually and hit it with pin-point accuracy

Original Japanese WWII Katana in Old Style Fittings with Ancient Blade & Capture Tag in Steel Scabbard Headgear In September 1952Original Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a private collection, this is a very good condition katana blade, most likely several hundred years old, fit in the typical pre war style. It was still used in the 20th century, and then into WWII. This is a great katana with a lot of history, brought back home by a USGI after the war. In Japan it is common practice for swords to be passed down for generations, particularly ones that were of