Original WWII "Last Ditch" Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana with Wooden Scabbard - Serial 301637 Russian Issue Equipment and still retains about most

and still retains about most of the original oxide coating in the recessed areas of the design

There is no cracking on the fore stock

The scabbard is also in quite good condition

There are no maker or size markings present

and was originally introduced during the Persian Gulf War

Original WWII "Last Ditch" Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana with Wooden Scabbard - Serial 301637 Russian Issue Equipment and still retains about mostOriginal Item: Only One Available. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. General McArthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. But a small percentage