Bidspirit auction | Japanese Type 19 Kyu-Gunto Sword

Japanese Type 19 Kyu-Gunto Sword - Imperial Japanese Army Type 19 kyu-gunto officer's sword, a Western-influenced regulation pattern introduced in 1886 and used into the early Showa era. Curved single-edged steel blade with broad fuller and brass habaki, copper-alloy D guard with curled quillon and cherry-blossom decoration, ray-skin grip with wire binding, and decorated backstrap. Accompanied by a bright-finished steel scabbard with single suspension ring. Blade measures 28 1/4 inches; 38 inches overall in scabbard. CONDITION: Bamboo mekugi retaining pin requires replacement. Blade shows scattered oxidation and pitting, scratches, and polishing marks. Hilt mounts show finish loss, oxidation, and verdigris; scabbard has mottled finish loss, oxidation, and scratches.