Description Most likely a Third Pattern sword with Mchine made Steel Blade, Cast ALuminum Hilt, Brass Tsuba with copper Fuchi with top latch. 70*80% Original finish on hilt, 80% Original paint on steel scabbard. Non Matching Serial numbers with 25872 on blade and 35687 on scabbard. Arsenal Stampings on Fuchi. Complete and Original Sword, with blade legnth of 27.5″ and OAL: 38″ (sheathed). Blade is Excellent with minor rubs and tiny spots of dark grey oxidation.

Keywords: Japan, Non Commisioned Officer, Samurai, Army, Shin Gunto