Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 German Edged Weapons and the carbines' weight was

and the carbines' weight was reduced to 7lb 8oz

the 2nd Battalion

Harold Gibson found a master Japanese painter and had him paint a pin up girl

Also included are the cup with foldout handle (all cups are undated or WW2 dated)

13" overall length

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 German Edged Weapons and the carbines' weight wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is hand made, indicated by a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed (engraved) by the maker on both sides along with a painted signature as well (triple markings!). Holes in tang are punch not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine). Visible temper