Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with USGI Named Leather Scabbard Cover Category_Blunderbuss The shell is comprised of

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Designed by ANDREAS WILHELM SCHWARZLOSE of CHARLOTTENBURG

please Volume 3 of “Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army” by Angolia & Schmit

Perhaps most interesting from a "personal history" point of view is the "declaration" stating just two parachutes were enclosed

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with USGI Named Leather Scabbard Cover Category_Blunderbuss The shell is comprised ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Carlos H Esparza Army Serial number 38583395 was assigned to the 3608th Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company (Tanks) during WW2 in the Pacific Theater. He brought this Japanese Katana home as a trophy of war. He marked on the leather sword cover with his company and serial number along with the places he was stationed and some dates. The dates begin in October 1943 which is when he enlisted and continue as follows: