A Japanese shingunto for army officers, Showa period Blade shinogi-zukuri, o-kissaki, tori-zorii, on the ura side a fine ko-choji hamon with ko-niye and rich nioi, ko-maru boshi with short kaeri, on the omoto side a ko-notare hamon based on sugu-ha. Masame itame-hada. Good sashikomi finish. Nakago with one mekugi-ana, kesho sujikai yasurime, inscribed "Sho Shin Koku Masa Fusa Saku" ("forged by Masafusa from iron from a suit of armour"). Gilt brass habaki with yasurime. Shin gunto koshirae for army officers, part-gilt sakura bronze mounts. Same co, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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