Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By TAKEHISA - Dated Spring 1943 Category_Accessories When the medals were ready

When the medals were ready

western Sumatra

By the end of 1944

Mark IV on the upper half the Colt inscription below was removed and Soley-Grimard stamped in its place

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Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By TAKEHISA - Dated Spring 1943 Category_Accessories When the medals were readyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice wartime production medium grade Japanese officer Katana (Gunto). The blade bears the markings of TAKEHISA, who operated in the "Showa Aichi" province during the war, as per Modern Japanese Swordsmiths by John Slough. He was predominantly known for his medium grade showato, which comprise the vast bulk of his wartime output. This sword is typical of his work,