OLD HANDMADE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD in ORIG WWII ARMY OFFICERS SHIN GUNTO MOUNTS

Description

Original untouched as found WWII Japanese Officer's Sword
.  Local find, never in a collection.  The 500+ years old
unsigned
hand forged blade has a nice wavy temper
.
Blade is 22" long measured along the spine and is bright with some dark spots and no chips.  The fittings have a matching number
("5").
The
leather scabbard cover
has Japanese kanji written on it, the stitching is split along part of the back and there is a tear (all pictured).  Examine all 12 pictures (they enlarge), they are part of the item description and shows the condition and details of the item.  Contact me with any questions or if you need more pictures (I have more, can only upload 12 here).
U.S. shipping only.  No returns.  (Measure not included.)
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