Original WWII Japanese Battle Damaged Army Officer Katana Sword in Scabbard By KANEMORI - Dated Dec 1943 Snider Rifle Parts though there is evidence of

though there is evidence of past pitting

A restored "barn find"

Moved to Harper's Ferry

During the British invasion he led a detail of British troops that occupied Havre de Grace and set fire to much of the town

Original WWII Japanese Battle Damaged Army Officer Katana Sword in Scabbard By KANEMORI - Dated Dec 1943 Snider Rifle Parts though there is evidence ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a bit different than most of the Japanese Army Officer Katanas that we have offered. Like most, this was captured during or after WWII, but this particular sword did not escape the battlefield unscathed. The handle (tsuka) was completely broken off about 1. 5 inches before the pommel, which damaged the binding, though the blade tang itself was unharmed. So we offer this "battle damaged" example for sale, a