JAPANESE WW2 ARMY OFFICER’S KYU GUNTO PARADE SWORD

Slightly curved 29″ single-edged blade with full-length single fuller, long unmarked ricasso and false hamon. Cast brass hilt featuring openwork guard and integral knuckle bow attached to the pommel with integral backstrap; decorated ensuite with foliage and Imperial Chrysanthemum. Black leather grip with brass wire wrap. Re-painted black scabbard with single carrying ring. Blade very good with no nicks, but with signs of cleaning (scratches). Brass with pleasing mellow patina. Overall length 34 3/8″, not including scabbard. Patterned after their Western martial counterparts, these kyu gunto swords were used for parade and dress events by Army officers and not made using the traditional methods of Japanese swordsmiths. The more popular Officer Type 94 Shin-Gunto Sword blades were for the field.

Code: 51648