WWII Japanese Army Samurai Katana Sword

Unsigned tang, brass tsuba with chrysanthemum motif, bound ray skin grip with brass chrysanthemum menuki, tassled brown cord suspended from pierced brass pommel, lacquered wooden scabbard encased in leather wrap.

Blade 27.25 in.; LOA 37.25 in.

Some light staining to blade; moderate wear to grip and scabbard leather; chips to scabbard throat.

$400 - 800