Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War "Last Ditch" Katana Sword in Full Leather Cover Technical Books and made of dyed linen

and made of dyed linen

and it has suffered wear from use and age

(The replica P07 bayonet is not included

Purchased directly from the family

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Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War "Last Ditch" Katana Sword in Full Leather Cover Technical Books and made of dyed linenOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family, this is a very interesting late war "Last Ditch" Katana, which is wrapped entirely in leather. As Allied forces were closing in on mainland Japan, repeated bombing raids destroyed Japan's manufacturing and industrial capacity. Due to this, the quality of the arsenal made weapons declined quite markedly. Many Officer swords were made at arsenal, as there was no way for the