Japanese Naval Officer's Kyu Gunto Sword

WWII or earlier, single fuller 26.25 in. steel blade with pronounced hamon; cast brass guard with ray skin grip; leather-over-wood scabbard with brass mounts.

DOA 34.25 in.

A few small areas of oxidation to the blade; original surfaces on the brass elements; area of loss to the ray skin; lacking hasp at guard; scuffs to scabbard leather.