WWII JAPANESE ARMY FIELD GRADE OFFICER TYPE 19 KYU GUNTO DRESS SWORD-NICE GRIP

Description

Very good condition original WWII Japanese army field grade officer Kyu Gunto dress sword. 23 ¾” blade has nice original bright plated finish with a little flaking near the tip. Never sharpened and has nice false temper line. Still has original leather washer at the base. Brass hilt has nice original gilt finish and beautiful cherry blossom designs. Maker marked “N inside diamond” on top of the guard. Horn grip has a few tiny chips and hairlines and some loosening to the wire wrap. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has original nickel plated finish with some flaking, no dents. A nice high ranking Japanese officer sword for your collection.