Imperial Japanese Army Officer Sword JS14
Description
Antique Imperial Japanese WW2 Army Officer Sword with Tassel in Shin gunto mount. All fittings are complete and in excellent original condition with remaining gold gilt. Over 500 years old unsigned antique heirloom koto blade is fitted into an olive lacquered metal scabbard. Uncut tang has 2 holes and in very dark brown coloration. Superb sharp blade has a very graceful shape and beautiful hada together with a long kissaki (point). Nagasa measures 26". Sword overall 39" with 9.5" handle. Sword is in excellent condition. Blade guarantee to not have any fatal flaw such as hagire etc. except 2 very small nail catching nicks.