20TH C. JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S SHIN GUNTO SWORD.

A circa 1940 Japanese Type 98 shin gunto army officer's sword. Ray skin grip, brown silk wrap, brass cherry blossom pommel fitted with a hanger loop, brass guard and collar, in a brown leather covered field scabbard having one suspension ring. Tang chiseled with characters on one side, stamped 15 on the other. 38”L.

Estimate:£226.84

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