Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Late War Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage Operation Dragoon

Operation Dragoon

5" with a 16

and cradle with attached shield

as can be seen with this example

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Late War Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage Operation DragoonOriginal 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