Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Unmatched Scabbard - Service Used Revolutionary War he ministered in military hospitals

he ministered in military hospitals and conducted burial services for soldiers killed during the campaign

The hilt mounts probably have a bit over 60% of the original nickel-plating still intact

where the date usually is

The Jacket is named to BATES

Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Unmatched Scabbard - Service Used Revolutionary War he ministered in military hospitalsOriginal 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