WW2 JAPANESE NCO SHIN GUNTO SWORD, LATE WAR
This sword is a late war NCO issue where due to economy measures the swords are much plainer with a black steel Tsuba and fittings with a more lightweight alluminium handle.
This example has matching numbers on the blade and throat of the scabbard. Blade is bright with the exception of blackened spots on one side as shown in the images.
WW2 Japanese NCO swords are growing in demand as the officers sword prices are rising well above the 2k mark.