II Japanese Officer Shin Gunto Sword – Antique Edo Blade Signed Yamashiro no Kuni ju Fujiwara Nobuzane

For sale is an authentic, historically significant Japanese WWII Army Officer's Shin Gunto sword. This is a highly desirable "family blade" (Nihonto), meaning it is a traditionally hand-forged antique samurai blade that an officer inherited and had fitted into regulation military mountings for combat use during World War II.Tang Signature (Mei) TranslationKanji: 山城國住藤原信真Romaji: Yamashiro no Kuni jū Fujiwara NobuzaneMeaning: Made by Fujiwara Nobuzane, a resident of the prestigious Yamashiro Province (Kyoto region).Estimated Blade Age: Shinto period, circa Edo Era (Early-to-Mid 18th Century).Condition DetailsTang (Nakago): Features its completely untouched, original dark-brown chocolate patina with crisp, legible chiseled signature characters. It has not been cleaned or altered, preserving its historical integrity.Mountings (Koshirae): Preserved in its original WWII Type 98 officer combat configuration. Includes a brown leather-covered field scabbard (saya) designed to protect the wood underneath from weather elements in the Pacific Theater. Features standard military brass fittings and tsuba (handguard).Terms of SaleSold as-is, as a historic military and antique collectible.Please review all high-resolution photos closely for exact cosmetic condition.

Condition

Used (normal wear)