Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 98 17th Century which is now called the

which is now called the 2nd Pattern

All equipment arrived in the gliders in serviceable condition

" presumably for Andrew Tracey

and looks to be original to the helmet

the maker marking for P

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 98 17th Century which is now called theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently from a collector, this is a very nice wartime production Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A ; Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a very nice example, complete with scabbard, and shows light to moderate use, with some wear to the blade edge. The blade is in very good condition,