Description
It is also nicely stamped:
by the summer of 1942 a second company was enlisted to help the production effort
released the brake and away we went
A most interesting item
Complete with side hanging rings
Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHIHIDE in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories It is also nicely stamped:Original 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 (MEI) and dated (NENGO) Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in good condition with a