Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHIHIDE in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories It is also nicely stamped:

It is also nicely stamped:

Measuring 27" in overall length with a 21" blade this variation of the Kris sword is exclusive to the Mindenao region

On 26 April the 1st Dublins left the 16th (Irish) and rejoined the 86th Brigade

Constructed of all black resin

Hawkes & Son would merge in 1930 with Boosey & Company

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHIHIDE in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories It is also nicely stamped:Original Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker (MEI) and dated (NENGO) Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in good condition with a