Original Japanese WWII Katana in Old Style Fittings with Ancient Blade & Capture Tag in Steel Scabbard Category_Fusee Spring & Cover the damage is so old

the damage is so old

Measuring 12-inches x 8-inches x 6

Spread Eagle surrounded by Stars on one side and Crossed flags on the other of what appear to be the U

and is lightly oxidized overall

While the American Civil War was predominantly an Infantryman's war using muzzle loading

Original Japanese WWII Katana in Old Style Fittings with Ancient Blade & Capture Tag in Steel Scabbard Category_Fusee Spring & Cover the damage is so oldOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a private collection, this is a very good condition katana blade, most likely several hundred years old, fit in the typical pre war style. It was still used in the 20th century, and then into WWII. This is a great katana with a lot of history, brought back home by a USGI after the war. In Japan it is common practice for swords to be passed down for generations, particularly ones that were of