Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 Category_Rear Sight Assembly Most of the plating is

Most of the plating is still present but there are some portions where it has worn through to the bare metal

offered in great collectible condition makes an eye catching addition to any Great War collection

but is still serviceable

with the earliest style rounded "birds head" shaped pommel

Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 Category_Rear Sight Assembly Most of the plating isOriginal 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