A Japanese WWII Type 95 NCO's sword katana or shin-gunto, (1938-1941 military sword) the cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) simulating cord and shagreen with thick brass tsuba cast with a textured finish, the copper fuchi marked with the three intertwined circles of the Kokura Arsenal, secures to the black (overpainted) steel scabbard or saya with a top latch, enclosing a 67 cm fullered blade (nagasa) the blade and throat of scabbard with matching serial number '16788' Showa period (1926-1989) Buyers premium 30% (inc VAT)