Historical Antique Pre WWII Japanese Katana Samurai Sword with Provenance A Tag Attached To Black Scabbard Suspension Ring Says From Major General H S Hansell Jr Brig. Serv. U.S.A Comdg. XXI Bom. Com This Katana was Given to Col. Sol. Rosenblatt Xmas 1944 Saipan The only one available photograph of Gen. Hansell as a brigadier general In August 1944 it was announced that General Hansell was commanding the XXI Bomber Command Based on Saipan Handle has Locking mechanism Possibly made from Shark or Stingray Skin There are 2 Holes in Scabbard and also Blade has chipping from bullets During Battle See Photos The Battle of Saipan was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II fought on the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands from 15 June to 9 July 1944 as part of Operation Forager Historical Value Good Condition as Found Dimensions Closed with Scabbard 39"L Just Blade measured from Handle 27.5" Scabbord only 28.25" Out of South Shore Long Island New York Estate

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