Japanese WWII Naval Officer Sword Complete with Scabbard
Bright single edged steel blade showing mild surface darkening and light runner marks along the fullers. Gilt brass hilt retains strong finish with trace rub wear, featuring detailed sakura motifs on the backstrap, pommel and guard, with shagreen grip and intact wire wrap. Hinged guard is hand engraved ITO on the underside. Matching dark fish skin finished scabbard exhibits light age wear with dual suspension mounts. Overall length 33 inches, blade length 26 inches.
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Bright single edged steel blade showing mild surface darkening and light runner marks along the fullers. Gilt brass hilt retains strong finish with trace rub wear, featuring detailed sakura motifs on the backstrap, pommel and guard, with shagreen grip and intact wire wrap. Hinged guard is hand engraved ITO on the underside. Matching dark fish skin finished scabbard exhibits light age wear with dual suspension mounts. Overall length 33 inches, blade length 26 inches.
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