Bidspirit auction | Japanese Type 95 NCO Sword

Japanese Type 95 NCO Sword No. 127243 - Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword. Manufactured circa 1943 under Nagoya Army Arsenal oversight. Lower flank of the steel blade is factory-stamped with serial number 127243. Metal scabbard is factory-matching with identical serial number 127243 stamped across the kuchi-gane (throat collar). Copper hilt collar features three factory stampings: the Nagoya Army Arsenal symbol of three interlocking circles on the left, an unidentified worn stamp at the center-bottom, and the Suya Shoten subcontractor mark of a right-side up U shape on the right. Hilt consists of a solid cast aluminum handle painted to simulate cloth wrapping over rayskin, secured via factory screw configuration. Side-locking spring latch mechanism is fully intact and operational. Serial number: 127243 Blade is 27 1/2 inches, 37 7/8 inches with scabbard CONDITION: Blade has widespread dark oxidation, spotting, pitting, and linear abrasion, most pronounced along the cutting edge and tip. Hilt paint is extensively chipped and flaked, exposing the aluminum; fittings have scratches, tarnish, and oxidation. Leather field cover is heavily abraded, dry, cracked, and torn, with separation around the throat and drag.