Original Japanese Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword with Decorative Lacquered Scabbard Lock Assembly The Sound Protective Helmet-4 (SPH-4)

The Sound Protective Helmet-4 (SPH-4) is a derivative of the US Navy SPH-3 and was used by the US Army since 1970

it transported prisoners of war from Austria to France

The pedals are well marked and appear to have been stripped and repainted with black paint making them fantastic display pieces

Dowel pin levers on fire selector and safety

the checkered gutta percha grips still have almost all of their texture and a great look

Original Japanese Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword with Decorative Lacquered Scabbard Lock Assembly The Sound Protective Helmet-4 (SPH-4)Original Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.