Type: Full-Length Samurai Katana (Long Sword).
Era / Mounting Style: World War II Period (1930s–1945). Styled as a tactical military mount (Guntō era variant), featuring a protective field wrap over the scabbard.
Total Length (Tang to Tip): Approx. $96\text{ cm}$ total size (refer to scale photo).
Tang (Nakago): Unsigned (Mumei), showing an authentic dark, naturally aged oxidation profile with a single mechanical peg hole (mekugi-ana).
Despite showing honest signs of combat wear and age, the sword displays classic attributes highly sought after by militaria collectors:
The Symbolic Fittings (Tsuba & Seppa):
Tsuba (Handguard): Crafted from heavy cast brass/bronze displaying deeply molded Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) on the corners, which was the quintessential emblem of the Imperial Japanese military.
Heart-Shaped Motifs (Inome): The matching spacer plates (Seppa) feature traditional heart-shaped cutouts. In Japanese swordcraft, this ancient geometric design is called Inome (猪目), meaning "Boar's Eye." It is a historic symbol used for centuries to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune to the warrior.
The Hilt (Tsuka): Wrapped in traditional brown fabric cord over a coarse ray skin underlay, fitted with a brass pommel loop designed for tactical lanyard attachment in the field.
The Scabbard (Saya): Features a wooden body protected by a dark leather field-cover casing to shield the lacquer from harsh weather conditions during military operations.
To ensure absolute transparency for bidders and collectors, please notice the following condition details:
Blade Edge: The steel blade shows a sharp profile but bears visible nicks, small notches, and age pitmarks ("melladuras") along the cutting edge (ha), alongside minor carbon oxidation spots. This underscores its genuine historical field use.
Scabbard Leather: The vintage leather protective cover on the saya shows a beautiful aged patina, with a section near the tip where the leather coating has slightly unglued / separated over time.
Sale Terms: This historic piece is sold exactly as observed in the high-resolution photographs. Prospective buyers are highly encouraged to watch the accompanying video to fully appreciate its weight, balance, blade condition, and authentic historic character.