Description World War II Imperial Japanese Type 98 Army NCO Officers Katana/Shin Gunto with a 26″ cutting blade length and a green finished metal scabbard ( Saya ) with gold finished copper( Kurigata ) and ( Kojiri ). Made in Japan with an unknown Mei mark on the tang and a Showa proof mark. The Showa Era was between 1926 and 1989. Overall blade tip to tang length is 34″. Gold gilded/painted copper pommel (Kashira) cap with hanger loop and cloth ( Sageo ). Natural ray/eel skin (Samegawa) covered handle (Tsuka). Cloth wrapped (Ito) with gold finished cherry blossom ornament (Menuki) on each side. Gold gilded/painted brass collar (Fuchi) with cherry blossoms. Gold gilded brass hand guard ( Tsuba ) with cherry blossom pattern. Copper/brass spacers (Seppa). Copper blade collar (Habaki). Intact hardened edge (Hamon) on the blade. Tang of blade is marked with Japanese characters ( Kanji ) from unknown maker and with a Showa Proof. No FFL required and ships to buyers homes. Condition: Very Good with light scratches, finish wear, replaced menuki and handling wear. Manufacturer: Japan Model: Shin Gunto Katana Sword