MATCHING NUMBERS, BLADE NUMBERED ON SIDE**Original, WW2 Japanese NCO\'s Type 95 Katana With ‘The Lijima Swords Factory’ & 1st Tokyo Arsenal Kokura Arsenal Supervised Marks, Leather Strap With Barrel Knot & Scabbard. Sn 22049 Swords

**MATCHING NUMBERS, BLADE NUMBERED ON SIDE**Original, WW2 Japanese NCO's Type 95 Katana With ‘The Lijima Swords Factory’ & 1st Tokyo Arsenal Kokura Arsenal Supervised Marks, Leather Strap With Barrel Knot & Scabbard. Sn 22049 - 22049

This is an original WW2 Japanese NCO's Katana and scabbard. The sword has the typical aluminium cast handle with lanyard ring and fully functioning scabbard retaining clip. The hilt retains much of its original brown paint. Its early, fullered, 27 ½” blade is stamped on one side '35285' and with inspection mark (later examples were stamped on the spine). The blade has no damage and is clean. The hilt is stamped with Lijima Swords Factory roundel with crossed swords mark and inspection mark together with 1st Tokyo Arsenal Kokura arsenal supervised marks (see pages 185 & 186 of Swords Of Imperial Japan by Dawson). The hilt’s sarute loop is fitted with possible replacement leather strap with barrel knot. It is complete with its original scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The scabbard retains traces of original olive green paint finish. The throat of the scabbard is stamped with matching number. This piece is clearly a WW2 bring back, surrendered or recovered from the battlefield. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22049

£975.00