Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 76 French Holster Here's why

Here's why

Here is an original hand written document dated SEPTEMBER 17TH 1877

Marcognet was a general officer commanding a brigade in Marshal of France Michel Ney's corps

It does not look to have seen much in the way of actual firing during service

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 76 French Holster Here's whyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently from a collector, this is an excellent wartime production Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a great example, complete with scabbard, and shows little sign of use. The blade is in excellent condition, with an edge which is still quite sharp.