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Japan. Japanese Type 19 Kyu-Gunto Japanese Officer’s Sabre.
This Japanese sword was established in 1886 (Meiji 19) but had several modifications in the early years of the 20th century. The Kyu-gunto (旧軍刀, old military sabre) is based on European sabres, in the same way that the Army’s armament and structure were made in the likeness of the West, they also imitated the type of sabre for Officers. Although in 1934 the Shin Gunto (in the form of a katana) appeared, the demand for sabres for new Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers meant that the Type 19 Kyu-Gunto were also used.
This particular model was used by the Officers of the Imperial Japanese Army from the early 1930s until 1945.
In excellent condition and with the Officer’s tassel. Since it is not a combat sword, it is not sharp, but the blade has a wave design imitating the hamon of katanas.
Japanese sword from World War II WW2.
