Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 U.S. Equipment • Two post cards written

• Two post cards written in German with post marks of 2-9-40 and 25-5-43

We have never had a Murat before that still retains this marking

There were three forms of Political daggers associated with the NPEA

All are stamped U

though a native of New York

Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 U.S. Equipment • Two post cards writtenOriginal 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