WWI JAPANESE ARMY TYPE 32 SWORD &MATCHING NUMBERED SCABBARD-DATED 1912-VERY NICE

Description

Very good condition original WWI Japanese army Type 32 sword that is complete with matching numbered scabbard. Sword has the Tokyo Arsenal symbol on the guard and dated Taisho 1 for 1912. Sword is the Otsu model with a 30 ½” blade, issued to NCOs and enlisted men in the military police and transportation corps, and master sergeants in the infantry, engineers, and artillery. Blade has nice original bright finish with a few gray pits and has been sharpened. Hilt has nice original blue finish. Finger loop has been neatly removed. Scabbard latch functions fine. Wood grips have original finish and crisp checkering and a good tight fit, no damage. Matching numbered steel scabbard has nice original blue finish and no dents. A nice Type 32 sword with matching numbers.