Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Unmatched Scabbard - Service Used WWI though the "ramming" end has

though the "ramming" end has lost the brass cap unfortunately

The force established a wide network of posts and patrols

The flag was acquired by Heritage Auctions and sold in 2020 for $2

which has reduced the size of the blade somewhat

Six civilian firms produced 1

Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Unmatched Scabbard - Service Used WWI though the "ramming" end hasOriginal 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