Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Katana Sword by FUJIWARA KATSUYOSHI with Lacquered Scabbard and Sageo Cord Military Art The Honor Cross of the

The Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (German: Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918)

scratched into the top of the barrel jacket

internal wind shield located beneath the peaked “roof” of the lantern

Crossguard: 2 ½"Total Length: 12”Scabbard Length: 8 ⅛” + Belt Loop

WWII 98k Bayonet With Scabbard and 1937 Dated Leather Frog: In good condition

Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Katana Sword by FUJIWARA KATSUYOSHI with Lacquered Scabbard and Sageo Cord Military Art The Honor Cross of theOriginal 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.