Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 57 Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts but was of smaller overall

but was of smaller overall proportion and was equipped with standard short blade

or had the paint removed at some later time

Both were awarded to the same soldier

Original Item: After numerous customer requests we have decided to offer a very limited quantity of these hard to find bayonets apart from the musket

indicating refurbishment at arsenal

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 57 Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts but was of smaller overallOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently from a collector, this is a very nice wartime production Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a very nice example, complete with scabbard, and shows only light use, without much damage or wear. The blade is in excellent condition, with a nick