Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Excellent Blade - Matched Serial 151771 Helmets This fine example measurs 31"

This fine example measurs 31" overall with a 25" fullered double edged blade

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the company has progressed and merged with like-minded visionaries who were committed to solving problems by designing precision-made products

as well as two hand-made patches related to the American Volunteer Group "Flying Tigers"

Size is marked 7 1/4 on tags attached to the rear of the inner band and outer shell

Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Excellent Blade - Matched Serial 151771 Helmets This fine example measurs 31"Original Item: Only One Available. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. General McArthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. But a small percentage