Status International
Auction 361 16 Oct 2020
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Japan WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Shin Gunto sword for non-commissioned officers. Cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with a thick ornate brass tsuba (guard). The fuchi is copper & the sword is secured in the scabbard by a top latch, all of which identifies it as being a third pattern sword dating to around 1938 ? mid 1941. The machine made blade is in good condition consistent with its age and use. It also is stamped with a serial number. The cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) retains only very little of its original paint ? testifying to its use and service. Complete with a brown leather Warrant Officer pattern sword knot. The steel scabbard is in heavily toned & in aged condition but free from dents. The serial number on the throat of the scabbard does match that of the blade.
Japan WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Shin Gunto sword for non-commissioned officers. Cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with a thick ornate brass tsuba (guard). The fuchi is copper & the sword is secured in the scabbard by a top latch, all of which identifies it as being a third pattern sword dating to around 1938 ? mid 1941. The machine made blade is in good condition consistent with its age and use. It also is stamped with a serial number. The cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) retains only very little of its original paint ? testifying to its use and service. Complete with a brown leather Warrant Officer pattern sword knot. The steel scabbard is in heavily toned & in aged condition but free from dents. The serial number on the throat of the scabbard does match that of the blade.