Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Scabbard and Tassel - Serial 139186 U.S. Artwork & Posters On one of his flights

On one of his flights during this period

and up from

which is in wonderful condition with fantastic Italian made leather painted insignia

There are no markings on the frame

Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Scabbard and Tassel - Serial 139186 U.S. Artwork & Posters On one of his flightsOriginal 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