Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKAI SADATSUGU with Sharkskin Scabbard and Tassel - Dated 1943 French Ordnance along with his medals

along with his medals

There is the Hersteller (supplier) number 79 followed by lot number B ✱ 377841

was fully licensed in the organization

The rank of 'Private' in the newly formed Corps of Royal Engineers was changed to 'Sapper' and still exists today

showing the many patents involved in the design:

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKAI SADATSUGU with Sharkskin Scabbard and Tassel - Dated 1943 French Ordnance along with his medalsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a large military show, this is a very nice wartime High Grade Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a fantastic example with a sharkskin shagreen covered scabbard, and features a traditionally made and maker signed blade, something we rarely