Original Japanese WWII Katana Samurai Sword in Early 20th Century Fittings - 19th Century Handmade Signed Blade Russian Flare Guns The "Marine vest" fastened at

The "Marine vest" fastened at the sides and protected a soldier's torso with curved

Later versions moved to a flattened "bird's head"

The dial is labeled klar (clear)

and front and rear barrel bushings

this original M9 features maintenance-free 420 stainless steel blade which is far less prone to rust

Original Japanese WWII Katana Samurai Sword in Early 20th Century Fittings - 19th Century Handmade Signed Blade Russian Flare Guns The "Marine vest" fastened atOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly collector in the UK, this is a nice condition katana, most likely used in the early 20th century, and into WW2. This is a great sword with some honest wear, with real signs of field use, and the fittings have a lot of features we haven't seen before. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang Tang is