Original 16th Century Japanese Katana Samurai Sword with Ancient Handmade Fullered Blade Cannons The awards were issued in

The awards were issued in several versions

which sadly did not pan out like they had hoped

the butt plate is faintly marked 1890

trigger guard

which also shows the design of the wheel hub and the twelve wood spokes

Original 16th Century Japanese Katana Samurai Sword with Ancient Handmade Fullered Blade Cannons The awards were issued inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a private collection, this is a wonderful condition Japanese Katana, complete with some very nice Koshirae (fittings). It has a very attractive blade with a nice polish, and one of the best temper lines we have ever seen. The blade is also quite lightweight, much more typical of more peaceful times. During wartime, the heavier the blade the better for the most part. The blade is genuine and