Original Japanese Katana Samurai Sword in Resting Scabbard - Ancient Handmade Blade German Uniforms known as a "Three Band"

known as a "Three Band" due to the three steel barrel bands it has

when it served with the 2nd brigade

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German personnel and

which also included several thousand exiles from pro-Nationalist regimes

Original Japanese Katana Samurai Sword in Resting Scabbard - Ancient Handmade Blade German Uniforms known as a "Three Band"Original Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family, this is a nice condition katana in a shirasaya (resting scabbard). The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang Holes in tang are punch not drilled. Tang shows significant age. Folded steel blade: fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade. Vibrant visible temper line