Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MATSUYAMA YOSHINORI with Wooden Scabbard German Army Heer It was based on the

It was based on the Cross founded by his grandfather

A regiment consisted of 12 companies formed into 3 squadrons of 4 companies each

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purchasing land in the area

It has very nice original checkered and carved walnut grips

Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MATSUYAMA YOSHINORI with Wooden Scabbard German Army Heer It was based on theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Katana in an Army Civilian Shin Gunt (, new military sword) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) were for Civilian employees of the Imperial Japanese Army, and are a lot more variable than the usual Army Officer Type. They are much closer to traditional fittings, without the cherry blossom motifs seen on Officer swords.