Original 17th Century Japanese Naginata Polearm Blade by SUKECHIKA in Resting Handle with Red Textured Scabbard German Militaria except for under the grips

except for under the grips

with moderate overall wear

The medal was instituted in 1929

Many of these were also reissued for use in WWII

- Standard pistol belt steel attachment hook

Original 17th Century Japanese Naginata Polearm Blade by SUKECHIKA in Resting Handle with Red Textured Scabbard German Militaria except for under the gripsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The naginata (, ) is a pole weapon and one of several varieties of traditionally made Japanese blades (nihont). Naginata were originally used by the samurai class of feudal Japan, as well as by ashigaru (foot soldiers) and shei (warrior monks). The naginata is the iconic weapon of the onna bugeisha, a type of female warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility. Naginata for fighting men and warrior monks were naginata.