Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By TAKEHISA - Dated Spring 1943 Sterling SMG but this is usually under

but this is usually under several layers of paint

These are in good to very good condition with some original bluing still intact

Original chinstrap is also present and in very solid condition

This really is a great condition helmet

and one musician

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By TAKEHISA - Dated Spring 1943 Sterling SMG but this is usually underOriginal 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,