Original WWII Last Ditch Japanese Army NCO Katana Sword with Leather Covered Scabbard 20th Century The Allies liberated most of

The Allies liberated most of the south of the Netherlands in the second half of 1944

with the expected crazing in the enamel due to age

though there has been some rust damage to the finish

with the changed canvas portion

Original WWII Last Ditch Japanese Army NCO Katana Sword with Leather Covered Scabbard 20th Century The Allies liberated most ofOriginal 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