Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana with Unmatched Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The lacquer finished leather is

The lacquer finished leather is in good condition having no serious defects

A pair of pleated patch breast pockets with scalloped

and it has 7 groove rifling

They measure 37 inches overall when stretched out

in the main

Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana with Unmatched Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The lacquer finished leather isOriginal 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