Bidspirit auction | Rare WWII Japanese Army Shin-gunto

Rare WWII Japanese Army Shin-gunto Samurai Sword Presented to a U.S. Colonel - Rare WWII Japanese Army Shin-gunto Samurai Sword Presented to a U.S. Colonel - w/Engraved Inscription-- U.S. Vet Bringback PRESENTATION Japanese WW2 Army Officer sword. This sword was presented to a U.S. Colonel. The Presentation reads” as a souvenir to Colonel M.F. Davis, presented by Wangpin. April 1946. (Japanese sword obtained through occupying of Chefoo.).” The signed blade measures 27 1/8” (68.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The saya has its original combat cover. The handle wrap and army menuki are missing. Sofe Design can refer you to a professional who can wrap the handle and replace the menuki if desired. The blade is in nice condition, and is in original Japanese polish. There are the usual minor scratches expected in a carried carried WW2 katana. The saya locking mechanism works perfectly. The hamon and boshi are perfectly healthy. The metal saya lacquer appears to be perfect under the leather combat cover. Total length (inside scabbard if present): 39”, Blade length: 27 1/8”. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds.SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.