Original Late WWII Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana with Matching Scabbard No. 203386 Russian Issue Equipment The scabbard is the earliest

The scabbard is the earliest leather version and is unfortunately missing the top leather button snap

This is an incredibly rare set offered in very good condition complete with Medals and certificates

Another improvement is more elaborate sight

I remember setting them up right in a guy’s front lawn

with just some light oxidation and wear around the edges

Original Late WWII Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana with Matching Scabbard No. 203386 Russian Issue Equipment The scabbard is the earliestOriginal 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