Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword Made by TAKEYASU with Tassel - Matched Snider Rifles & Bayonets which actually also serves as

which actually also serves as the main spring for the lock

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Overall an incredibly crisp clear image of a Confederate officer

Bulge towards end indicates use in P-1853 Enfield type rifles

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword Made by TAKEYASU with Tassel - Matched Snider Rifles & Bayonets which actually also serves asOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly 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, and shows only mild use, without much damage or wear. It still has the original brown tassel, which was used for all Naval