WWII Japanese Army Samurai Katana Sword

Bronze tsuba, bound ray skin grip having gilt Imperial chrysanthemum menuki on both sides, pierced pommel, lacquered wooden scabbard with gilt fittings, inscribed wooden tablet affixed to lower hanger ring.

Blade 26 in.; LOA 35.25 in.

Private Collection Virginia

Considerable rusting to blade; split to scabbard; unable to detach grip to examine tang.

$400 - 600