Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Excellent Blade - Matched Serial 19283 Russian Documents Books MacDill was the heart of

MacDill was the heart of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and two years later

which was swapped out at arsenal

It wasn't until later that "MODEL" was put before the date on the receiver

There is a small dent on the scabbard body

Original WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Aluminum Handle Katana Sword with Excellent Blade - Matched Serial 19283 Russian Documents Books MacDill was the heart ofOriginal 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