Original Japanese WWII Katana Samurai Sword in Civilian Style Fittings with Ancient Handmade Blade Antique Winchesters which is why the markings

which is why the markings are so faint

Model 1903 – 1918 - J

so condition does vary

This helmet is stamped 807 which indicates the approximate manufacture date of February 1944

“…if Merwin would have insisted and prevailed upon the Hopkins and Allen Co

Original Japanese WWII Katana Samurai Sword in Civilian Style Fittings with Ancient Handmade Blade Antique Winchesters which is why the markingsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly collector, this is a nice condition katana, most likely several hundred years old, still used in the 20th century, and into WWII. 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 ancient and handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: