WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE OFFICER TYPE 98 SHIN GUNTO
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WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE OFFICER TYPE 98 SHIN GUNTO
WWII Imperial Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword. Single edged, slightly curved, bright blade with no visible Hamon. Decorated copper Habaki and brass Tsuba. Brass Fuchi. Menuki laid between the rayskin and wrapped fabric Tsuka on one side. Two hole tang with no visible stamps or kanji characters. Black painted wooden Saya with one brass ring.
Blade Length: 25 1/2"
Total Length: 35 5/8"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
WWII Imperial Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword. Single edged, slightly curved, bright blade with no visible Hamon. Decorated copper Habaki and brass Tsuba. Brass Fuchi. Menuki laid between the rayskin and wrapped fabric Tsuka on one side. Two hole tang with no visible stamps or kanji characters. Black painted wooden Saya with one brass ring.
Blade Length: 25 1/2"
Total Length: 35 5/8"
Provenance: Lifetime Edged Weapon & Military Memorabilia Collection of Gregory P. Voesack (1956-2021 | Long Island, NY)
Condition
Fair. Light oxidation and finish wear. Blade has been sharpened. Tsuba is loose. Moderate wear to the Tsuka. Wooden Mekugi is missing. Saya is held together by a rubber band.
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WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE OFFICER TYPE 98 SHIN GUNTO
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