Japan - WW2 - WW2 Japanese Naval Officer's Kai Gunto 100% - SIGNEDAnchor seal imperial army - Sword

I am pleased to offer this original handmade Japanese relic to senior officers of the Japanese naval navy during World War II. Kai Gunto has been riding since World War II. The sword represents the rare opportunity to possess a historical katana mounted on rare Kai Gunto mounts by high-ranking officers of the Japanese empire. The blade and supports are in good condition. The sword is long with a 28 inch (71 cm) blade. It is also a large, thick and powerful sword, with a thickness around the world of 1 cm. The weight of the blade is almost 1. 5 kg (3 pounds) . The sword is well built and displays an itame fairy that is mixed with a tight ko-mokume fairy. The hamon is a bizen midare choji style based on suguha. The hamon is present throughout the blade through the kissaki, where it ends in a thick boshi midare. There are many activities like yubashiri, ashi, me and an utsuri in and throughout the hamon. The beak is sealed with the anchor seal, this was used to differentiate the faction of the army it was gifted in, The assemblies are from the final period of the war. The frames are in perfect condition from the years it has. The tsuka is shaped like a saber and is in good condition and has the same gift. The saya (sheath) is plated in metal and wood. Given the protective cover, the skirt is expected to be in the state preserving approximately 95-98% of the original finish. The blade is in good condition. There are no notches, little or no rust and few scratches along the blade. There are no major flaws like the hagire. Given the history, craftsmanship, signature, condition, and exceptional assemblies, I think this piece would be a premium addition to a WWII military or Japanese sword collector, and I highly recommend it. Here are the detailed measurements for the sword: Nagasa: 71 cm. Sori: 2. 3 cm Motohaba: 3. 3 cm. Sakihaba: 2. 1 cm Kissaki Nagasa: 4. 0 cm Nakago Nagasa: 22. 1 cm Unique and in an incredible state of preservation, purchased at auction, 100% authentic for a great collector of Japanese war art.