Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Unmatched Scabbard - Service Used WWI The reverse is marked with

The reverse is marked with the following statement over the signature of Generaloberst Alfred Keller:

Cylinder shows dings and pits

the 07/13 was simplified to make it lighter

The flag was acquired by Heritage Auctions and sold in 2020 for $2

Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Unmatched Scabbard - Service Used WWI The reverse is marked withOriginal 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