A Japanese WWII Katana sword. Metal Saya with gold lacquer decorations. Long blood groove along the blade. Military officer's name and date casted to the side of the blade "15th year of Showa (1940), Sato Kotaru." On reverse: Kanji character "Ten No" (Emperor of Japan) and serial number 46127.

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