Original Japanese WWII Navy Officer Model 1883 Kyu-Gunto Sword with Sharkskin Parade Scabbard MP 34 probably made in August of

probably made in August of 1864

The most notable feature is a hand painted leather circular 507th PIR insignia patch which is stitched to the left chest

Dog Lock marked BANKES over 15 for the year 1715 across the tail

Overall an incredibly crisp clear image of a Confederate officer

Bore shows clear lands and grooves

Original Japanese WWII Navy Officer Model 1883 Kyu-Gunto Sword with Sharkskin Parade Scabbard MP 34 probably made in August ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The first standard sword of the Japanese military was known as the kyu gunto (, old military sword). Murata Tsuneyoshi (1838 1921), a Japanese general who previously made guns, started making what was probably the first mass produced substitute for traditionally made samurai swords. These swords are referred to as "Murata to" and they were used in both the Sino Japanese war (1894 1895) and the Russo Japanese war