Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By TAKEHISA - Dated Spring 1943 Sterling SMG Original chinstrap is also present

Original chinstrap is also present and in very solid condition

Silver Medal

Although she died in 1901 most people revered her so much that she lived on in their minds

Official introduction of the Army Service Number

but this is usually under several layers of paint

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By TAKEHISA - Dated Spring 1943 Sterling SMG Original chinstrap is also presentOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice wartime production medium grade Japanese officer Katana (Gunto). The blade bears the markings of TAKEHISA, who operated in the "Showa Aichi" province during the war, as per Modern Japanese Swordsmiths by John Slough. He was predominantly known for his medium grade showato, which comprise the vast bulk of his wartime output. This sword is typical of his work,