A Japanese type 95 Shin Gunto sword

Showa period

Nakago with serial no. 78 1 followed by & &; ray skin tsuka, copper habaki, bronzed fuchi and kashira, copper menuki and tsuba, all with cherry blossom motif; metal sheathed wood saya.

Length: 37 5/8 in. (overall)

Length: 95.57 cm. (overall)

Provenance: Estate, Jud Samon. Mr. Samon was a retired coordinator of International Faculty and Student Services at the University of Maryland at College Park.

Condition: Overall good condition. Dimensions of blade: L: 25 1/2 in.; L: 64.77 cm.

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