Imperial Japanese Army Officer Sword JS15

A rare to find Signed Antique blade in Imperial Japanese WW2 Army Officer Sword mount. This Shingunto mount is a rare early high quality version with nice thick pierce tsuba and gloss red lacquered heavy metal scabbard. All fittings are complete and original in suite and matching with nothing missing. Mount is in very good original condition just minor paint lost on scabbard. Blade is a rare original with uncut tang signed as Izumi no Kanesada. A very famous and documented Shinto period (17/18th C) sword smith. Blade measures 27.5" from tip to guard or nagasa 26.75". Sword overall 40" with 9.5" handle.