Pail Beighton Auctioneers Ltd

An Imperial Japanese early WWII Type 95

An Imperial Japanese early WWII Type 95

An Imperial Japanese early WWII Type 95 NCO's Shin Gunto sword, polished aluminium hilt, the blade numbered 77088 with a matched number on the metal scabbard. The copper fuchi bears the sword's maker stamps "LiJima, Tokyo First Arsenal, Kokura Arsenal". Length 92cm includes hilt, blade length 70cm.

Sold for: £300