Signed WWII Era Japanese Military Katana

27-1/8 in. blade below the tsuba, the tang above signed in Japanese on both sides; the sword with military fittings throughout such as brass mounts, a metal scabbard, and a ray-skin grip with a menuki on both sides.

40 x 2-1/2 x 4in.

This sword's exceptionally clean and well preserved blade lacks distracting marks and nicks; its tang above is perfectly legible and should lead to a maker.