Japanese WW2 “Shin gunto” Officers Sword, (Shin Gunto means ...

Hammer

£340

Japanese WW2 “Shin gunto” Officers Sword, (Shin Gunto means “new military sword,”) this is an example of a mass-produced wartime ceremonial sword designed for general issue to Japanese officers and non-commissioned officers. Often mistakenly referred to as a Samuri sword, the shin gunto were constructed by ordinary blacksmiths in a military arsenal using non-traditional methods between 1935 and 1945. No signature or markings, blade has some wear and no visible Hamon. In fair condition overall