WWII JAPANESE OFFICERS KATANA SWORD: Cast gilded kashira, lacquered wood tsuka, green cloth tsukamaki with floral menuki. Signed Nakago (Tang) on plain 27 1/8'' blade. 3 part tsuba is stamped 570 on each piece. Lacquered wood scabbard with cast gilded mounts. Overall 37 1/2'' long in scabbard.
CONDITION: Note tsuka shows signs of wear and rough in spots, missing lacquer on scabbard, loss of gilt on decorations.