Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War "Last Ditch" Katana Sword with Leather Scabbard Cover MG 34 Reciever Assembly The grip is a cast

The grip is a cast alloy similar to the knife grips produced by E

this and that - I couldn't believe what he was telling me

The original signature is from the front leaf of a book entitled "SIEG UBER FRANKREICH" translating to "VICTORY/WAR OVER FRANCE" and signed in red

It was delivered to the Arsenal at ERFURT which is stamped on the other side of the blade under a crown marking

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War "Last Ditch" Katana Sword with Leather Scabbard Cover MG 34 Reciever Assembly The grip is a castOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family, this is a very interesting late war "Last Ditch" Katana, which is wrapped entirely in leather. As Allied forces were closing in on mainland Japan, repeated bombing raids destroyed Japan's manufacturing and industrial capacity. Due to this, the quality of the arsenal made weapons declined quite markedly. Many Officer swords were made at arsenal, as there was no way for the