Japanese Kai Gunto Sword World War II

World War II Japanese kai gunto sword with sheath. Swords of this kind were produced for the Imperial Japanese navy and army during World War II. The wooden scabbard has a rayskin wrapping and is decorated with three metal bands, two with mounting rings, ending with a metal cap that resembles the decoration at the top of the hilt. The Tsuka (hilt) of the sword is wrapped in a brown cloth which forms diamond-shaped openings. Three metal ornaments with cherry blossom designs are visible in these diamond openings. The tsuba is decorated with a cherry blossom band with a rayed design on the top and underside. Marked on the top of the pommel.
Keywords: Katana, wakizashi
Blade length: 26 3/4 in. Overall length: 38 3/4 in.Blade length: 26 3/4 in. Overall length: 38 3/4 in.
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