Lot 3388

Japanese Army, WWII, Unmarked, Type 98, Steel, Officer Shin Gunto Sword, Scabbard

Estimate: $900 - $1,800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000

Shipping: $35.00

 

This historic battlefield weapon rates in Good to Very Good condition overall. The cord-wrapped hilt and metal fittings show standard field wear, while the uncovered scabbard displays a naturally oxidized surface patina. The sword features a curved, single-edged combat blade measuring exactly 27.5 inches in length. Traditional design elements include a cloth-wrapped handle containing brass decorative menuki ornaments and a single-ring suspension hanger at the throat. The sidearm comes complete with its original, protective steel-bodied field scabbard. As a standard Type 98 Shin Gunto pattern, this weapon was carried by Imperial Japanese Army officers throughout active campaigns in World War II.

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