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Signed WWII Japanese Shin Gunto with Officer Sageo

World War II

26" nagasa. 39.5" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with a single hole nakago that has long mei to one side, and a single red shumei kanji character to right side. Mei translation appears to be "Noshu Seki Ju Ni Jyu San Dai Kane Fusa Saku Kore". Blade has an O-kissaki, ihori mune, yakizume boshi, midare-togari hamon, and masame or muji hada. Mounts appear to be early shin-gunto style featuring three piece seppas, leather saya cover, and a blue/brown sageo cord. Leather throat guard is present, but is missing snap button. Included with this item is a handwritten tag noting that this blade was made by "23rd generation Kanefusa", and that it was "BrougHT BAck By Louis CoLEmAn Smith Sr./USN/New Guinea, Philippines".

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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