Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 19 Kyu-Gunto Sword with Scabbard Bira Gun There are some dents on

There are some dents on the clip-point

The original lead cladding was folded over the lip seen where the ogive (curved front end) begins

Note: Bindings do not include steel cord retaining loops

1980's Shiloh Replica: One Only

Despite its fine condition we have no idea if this is still operational

Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 19 Kyu-Gunto Sword with Scabbard Bira Gun There are some dents onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Japanese Officer Type 19 Kyu Gunto Sword has a fine all brass hilt. The hilt has a pommel cap which acts to retain a nut which in turn secures the tang of the blade. The backstrap and grip tabs are decorated with cherry blossom flowers, with the balance of the surfaces being nicely pebbled. The D guard curves downward to a pierced basket hilt, and is decorated with the same floral pattern. The quillon end tapers