Original WWII Japanese Army Battle Damaged Type 95 NCO Katana Sword with Matched Serial 70264 British Machine Guns Surrounding this are three stacked

Surrounding this are three stacked ribbon banners inscribed with battle honours on either side

offered in fine matured condition and ready to display

The scabbard is straight throughout and still has over 95% of the original black enamel paint

and wool fabrics

Original WWII Japanese Army Battle Damaged Type 95 NCO Katana Sword with Matched Serial 70264 British Machine Guns Surrounding this are three stackedOriginal 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