WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Officer Shin Gunto Samurai Sword 27 3/4 Gendai - Fine

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WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Officer Shin Gunto Samurai Sword 27 3/4 Gendai - Fine & Rare Condition
This is an extremely nice and well made example of a Japanese Army Officers Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword that dates from the Gendai / Gendaito Era (Early WWII) and is mounted with a fantastic hand forged blade.  The cutting edge measures 27 3/4 inches in length and the wonderful temper extends in original polish. The blade remains in fine original condition with only some minor surface blemishes and two exceptionally tiny nicks and boasts a beautiful active wavy temper line.  The unsigned tang exhibits only one mounting hole.  All the Type 98 War-Time shin gunto fittings have also survived in great original and clean condition; additionally, the metal scabbard also remains very nice with the exception of some typical wear and paint loss.  There is a small crack to the ray-skin near the latch as photographed.  This fine piece has an attached field grade officers tassel which also remains in wonderful condition.  A truly superb addition to any advanced Japanese Sword Collection. Overall measuring 40 5/8 inches length.  Recent Estate Acquisition.
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