Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Blade with Signed Scabbard Cover U.S. Badges Codes beginning 27C were issued

Codes beginning 27C were issued to the RAF (see pages 101 & 102 of Flook's book 'British & Commonwealth Fighting Knives')

Arthur Henwood

The bolt head is unfortunately missing but these can be found

Marked 65 B on top of pommel

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Blade with Signed Scabbard Cover U.S. Badges Codes beginning 27C were issuedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very nice condition katana in standard Shin Gunto Japanese Army fittings. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that are: Single Hole in Tang. Hole in tang is punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Vibrant Visible temper line ("hamon"). Clear grain (hada) including nie and nioi along temper