Old Japanese sword WWII Type 19 field grade Kyu Gunto sword with leather belt

Description

This is a nice Japanese Military sword Type 19 Field grade Kyu Gunto dress sword or saber with a leather combat belt. Overall length is 35 3/4" blade length is 29 1/4.  See page 79 of Jim Dawsons book Imperial swords of Japan. The back strap on the handle has eight cherry blossom motif. all have 10 petals. D Guard has three cherry blossoms. Grip is buffalo horn. Denounces this is a field grade kyu gunto made for a field officer.. The blade and guard are in good condition. some of the wire wrapping is loose in some places. has very light rust along the shinogi of the blade. The scabbards has some rusting under the nickel plating. rust on the drag (end). Has a single hanger. a ding on the saya 3 3/4" above the drag .other than the rust the saya is in good condition. The leather belt is in very good condition.This recently came out of a vets collection.
* I try to describe items the best I can but I am not an expert on everything . Many items am selling have come from Estate, auction sales or may be on Consignment ( CC#)  from family & friends, etc .
If you need more pictures, measurements, etc please contact me.
***
Due to the Worlds Virus situation  International shipping may be Delayed.
Shipping:
I will combine multiple items and adjust postage.
If you have any questions about payments or shipping method just ask I will do the best I can to accommodate you.
Domestic Shipping
:  We are mailing from Hawaii -zone 8 so the U.S. postage rate may be slightly more than the shipping between states on the US mainland.
I try to use Flat rate U.S. Priority mail ( 3-5 days) for heavy items that will fit in those boxes. Please note that items sent by Parcel Post or Media mail ( for books) is the most economical but
the mail can take a long time to the mainland. Its been averaging anywhere from 1- 3 weeks but can take up to 4-6 weeks depending on where you live on the mainland & Holiday time of year
.
International Shipping:
Express mail & Priority mail or UPS is the preferred method .Too many packages have gotten "lost".Some countries I will ship by First class airmail so please contact me . Please be aware of the delays that the virus has had on shipping times especially for first class mail. it can run 2-3 months. :(
*Please check out my other items! Visit My eBay store: Ritas Kura Thank You