Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword by HIDETSUGU with Lacquered Scabbard Discount This is a great set

This is a great set of 2 guidebooks published by “The Infantry Journal” meant to teach American soldiers all they need to know about “the German Soldier” and “the Jap Soldier”

The front of the cap has a lovely 47 in bullion thread on a red felt background in the center of a bullion wreath

suffering significant casualties in the process themselves

just like the metalwork

so it does not look to have been cleaned to remove rust

Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword by HIDETSUGU with Lacquered Scabbard Discount This is a great setOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.