Original Late WWII Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 213566 German Edged Weapons with a rate of fire

with a rate of fire of 2-3 rounds per minute

The blade on this sword is an excellent example

This knife started life as a WWI Issue Model 1917 C

It was awarded to those who served on the German Eastern Front during the winter campaign period of 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942 It was instituted on 26 May 1942 and was commonly known as the Ostmedaille (East Medal) or Russian Front Medal

- Arrive dirty packed in old original grease they are totally un-cleaned as found in Nepal after 100+ years in storage

Original Late WWII Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 213566 German Edged Weapons with a rate of fireOriginal 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