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Signed Japanese 1944 Pattern Officer's Shin-Gunto

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Signed Japanese 1944 Pattern Officer's Shin-Gunto
This Army Officer's sword is generally referred to as the "1944 Pattern" and has been attributed to Japanese Marines, or other organizations, but they are simply late war Army Officer swords produced out of necessity due to material shortages. These swords were simplified versions of the 1930s version of the Shin-gunto and were apparently meant to use less materials to produce an acceptable Army Officer sword so late in the war. The sword measures 37 1/8'' overall with a 26 1/8'' curved single-edged blade in traditional shinogi-zukuri form with a thick spine, plain brass collar, straight-backed wedge point and tempered cutting edge with a straight temper line. The hilt is mounted in blackened iron with a plain disc tsuba, rounded pommel and sakura-shaped menuki. The grip is covered in white shagreen and bound in brown twisted cotton cord. The blade remains in near excellent condition with light scratches, a couple spots of freckling and minor nicks along the main edge. The tang shows areas of cloudy dark patina and is signed on the obverse face with the manufacture date on the reverse side. The hilt is in fine condition with light finish wear along the edges of some of the metal surfaces, the cord shows hints of light soiling and wear along the retention pin holes. The scabbard is caramel-painted steel with copper-toned steel mounts. The scabbard remains in excellent condition with no dents, some light age staining and a spot or two of light oxidation. A fine example of Japanese craftsmanship from the final days of the war making an interesting variation for the collector. (5C11738-SW9) [John A. Micavich Collection] (800/1200)
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