PRE WWII JAPANESE ARMY TYPE 32 SWORD W/ MATCHING NUMBERED SCABBARD
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Reference Number: Avaluer:58254 |
Good condition original pre WWII Japanesearmy Type 32 sword that is complete with matching numbered scabbard. Sword isthe Otsu Model with a 30 ½” blade, used by NCOs and men in the military policeand transportation corps, and all master sergeants in the infantry, engineers, and artillery. Has a few tiny kanji markings on the guard including Nagoya Arsenalrework proof mark. Blade has nice original bright finish with a gray patch ofpitting on the right side. Remaining metal ha...s mostly brown patina. Wood griphas original finish and a good tight fit, no damage. The finger loop was removeand the rivet hole neatly filled. Scabbard latch functions fine. Scabbard hasoriginal blue metal finish with some brown patina and a few dents. A goodexample of a Japanese Type 32 sword with matching numbers.