Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana by TENSHOZAN TANRENJO Dated 1942 with Rare Ray Skin Shagreen Covered Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout In addition to the sawback

In addition to the sawback the blade widened dramatically giving the blade great leverage for chopping when used in combat

in a single orbit in Vostok 1 on April 12

The black finish is somewhat worn

The Eastern Medal (German: Ostmedaille)

The 7th also holds distinction as the only Army unit to fight alongside the Marines of the 4th Brigade which fought at Belleau Wood

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana by TENSHOZAN TANRENJO Dated 1942 with Rare Ray Skin Shagreen Covered Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout In addition to the sawbackOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently from a collector, this is a fantastic wartime production Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is an excellent high grade example, and shows only very minor use, with very little wear. Even better, it comes with a magnificent Ray Skin shagreen