Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKAI SADATSUGU with Sharkskin Scabbard and Tassel - Dated 1943 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts and air-landing units

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Less than 20 are thought to exist today

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKAI SADATSUGU with Sharkskin Scabbard and Tassel - Dated 1943 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts and air-landing unitsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a large military show, this is a very nice wartime High Grade Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a fantastic example with a sharkskin shagreen covered scabbard, and features a traditionally made and maker signed blade, something we rarely