Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword by HIDETSUGU with Lacquered Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras 29 rifles were also used

29 rifles were also used by the Wehrmacht as the Gewehr 298 (p)

thanking them for their fine and honorable service to the United States

which would indicates it was issued to the 6th Regiment of Machine Guns at some point

It was found in a derelict French barn

work shop and granary of the Continental armies

Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword by HIDETSUGU with Lacquered Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras 29 rifles were also usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.