Japanese WWII Sword with Battle Damage

[kanemono]

Here is a Japanese World War Two Army officers sword ( Shin-Gunto) with a Endo period blade.This sword has been shot and has two gashes where bullets passed through the scabbard. The bullets nicked the scabbard but did not touch the blade There is a silver family crest (Mon) on the hilt and the original officers tassel.This sword has seen a great deal of use and action during World War Two. The sword length is 40”. The sword tang has no markings but there is a beautiful silver Mon on the hilt. The sword fittings are of high quality and are of mixed metals and hand chased. This sword was sent home by a Marine from Guadalcanal.

Dick

 

[doyler]

Dick

 

THats a beauty

 

Thanks for sharing.

[Torch03]

Really nice! Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

Matt

[Reeder3]

I like the tsuka, habaki, and tassel. Is that a pierced tsuba? Can't really comment on the blade from those pictures, can only tell it's out of polish.

 

-brandon