Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword United Republic of Of textbook Chinese manufacture

Of textbook Chinese manufacture

first published in the United Kingdom by Blandford Press Limited of Poole

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Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword United Republic of Of textbook Chinese manufactureA standard issue second war period sword that exhibits a higher quality blade than typically seen during this period with a visible temper line (hamon), blade stamped with number 884660, however first 8 having been engraved added, accompanied by steel scabbard that has been cleaned, blade measures 67,5 cm from bronze fittings to tip, unmarked, with standard issue aluminum handle, very fine.