Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Late War Multi Nation Flags [1] and occasionally referred to

[1] and occasionally referred to as the O-boat – was one of the few Essex-class aircraft carriers completed only after World War II for the United States Navy

22 caliber cartridge

You don’t find them much better than this

Some may have been converted from MkIII breech blocks

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Late War Multi Nation Flags [1] and occasionally referred toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice WW2 katana. It was made for a Japanese officer late in the war. The blade is in good condition with minor specs and spotting, it is still sharp and nick free. Blade length is 27. 5 and overall length 37. 25. Hand forged blade, with one mounting hole in the squared tang. Some temper lines visible. Nice brass tsuba (cross guard) with gold highlighted menuki (grip decoration), and a nice brass Kashira