£2,100
A Japanese Katana signed Koa Isshin Mantetsu and Showa Kanoto Miharu in Spring 1941. In WWII military mounts with officer's sword knot. The blade is in good condition with fine activity in the steel, the hamon is suguha and very clear. The scabbard (Saya) has a surrender plaque to Major R.E. Summers, Malaya 1945. Summers was in the Gloucester Regiment and on Special Services in 1944, service details included. Blade to Tsuba measures 27in
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