Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword GTRexclude Stamped over the left pocket

Stamped over the left pocket are black ink marks of “ORG

issued by Paolo Renier in 1779

maker marked "AD:SCHWEDT STUTTGART" on the reverse

light discolouration and wear to reverse

McIntyre cleared away the rubble in their path

Japan, Empire. A Second War Army NCO Sword GTRexclude Stamped over the left pocketA standard issue second war period sword that exhibits a higher quality blade than typically seen during this period with a visible temper line (hamon), blade stamped with number 884660, however first 8 having been engraved added, accompanied by steel scabbard that has been cleaned, blade measures 67,5 cm from bronze fittings to tip, unmarked, with standard issue aluminum handle, very fine.