✅ SOLVED Japanese Officer Sword

[EnvoyToTheMolePeople]

I came across this sword for sale. It has no markings apart from what appear to be two letters on the tsuba (hand guard). It looks like it could be a Type 95 NCO sword, but all of those had a very visible serial number and an undercoated tsuba. This one has a floral pattern tsuba and no markings on the blade at all. I don't have any pictures other than these. Does anybody know what kind of sword this could be?

 

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Its a Katana.

 

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You stated that these were the only pictures you had... what is needed is more pictures... a lot more.
Up close detailed pictures (macro even).

WHY this is needed is basically...
The NCO and officer swords for the Japanese military were standardized in external appearance, but it was completely accepted for soldiers and sailors to use the blade from their “family” katana as the steel in the Shin Gunto (meaning “New military sword”) though a mass produced version was available for those who didn’t have a family sword.

The katana is a symbol of the samurai tradition and is known for its craftsmanship and artistic value, while the gunto was a standardized military weapon influenced by Western sword designs.

 

[EnvoyToTheMolePeople]

You stated that these were the only pictures you had... what is needed is more pictures... a lot more.
Up close detailed pictures (macro even).

WHY this is needed is basically...
The NCO and officer swords for the Japanese military were standardized in external appearance, but it was completely accepted for soldiers and sailors to use the blade from their “family” katana as the steel in the Shin Gunto (meaning “New military sword”) though a mass produced version was available for those who didn’t have a family sword.

Alright, I'll see if the seller is willing to send me a few more pictures. What angles should i ask for?

 

[EnvoyToTheMolePeople]

You stated that these were the only pictures you had... what is needed is more pictures... a lot more.
Up close detailed pictures (macro even).

WHY this is needed is basically...
The NCO and officer swords for the Japanese military were standardized in external appearance, but it was completely accepted for soldiers and sailors to use the blade from their “family” katana as the steel in the Shin Gunto (meaning “New military sword”) though a mass produced version was available for those who didn’t have a family sword.

Also, do you suspect the sword is a genuine Japanese military item (presumably pre-ww2) as opposed to a fake/reproduction?

 

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Also, do you suspect the sword is a genuine Japanese military item (presumably pre-ww2) as opposed to a fake/reproduction?

Absolutely.

 

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Perhaps not PRE-ww2.... but WW2 at a bare base.
I have no doubt its legit.
Its condition is somewhat bothersome though.

 

[EnvoyToTheMolePeople]

Perhaps not PRE-ww2.... but WW2 at a bare base.
I have no doubt its legit.
Its condition is somewhat bothersome though.

Well at that rate I'll bid on it regardless. If I win, I'll post pictures.