Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 U.S. Equipment The Butt trap still contains

The Butt trap still contains the original three piece cleaning rod

All are stamped U

recaptured Verdenne

• Two post cards written in German with post marks of 2-9-40 and 25-5-43

Original WWII Excellent Condition Japanese Army Type 95 Aluminum Handle NCO Katana - Matching Number 51198 U.S. Equipment The Butt trap still containsOriginal 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