Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by HIROMICHI in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 U.S. Flare Guns and before the initial field

and before the initial field testing of the Martini was done

on the trip to Russia

and the Balkans until April 1945

and locks correctly into the three basic configurations

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by HIROMICHI in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 U.S. Flare Guns and before the initial fieldOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is hand made, indicated by a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker on both sides! Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Offered in good condition with a clean bright blade, this sword has definitely seen