Authentic Japanese WW2 officer Shin Gunto Katana, type 44 This Japanese army officers sword 26.5 inches, Swowa Period Total length 101 cm. Hamon is Midare-komi. The blade was forged and signed by gendai smith Mino Ju Shigehiro Habaki with transverse file marks Nakago: signed Shigehiro The Blade has old polish and is in good WO2 condition, some fine scratches and nicks, but no rust and no crack. The sword is in good collectors condition, see photos. Will be send insured (Switzerland, Russia and China excluded). I am not responsible for any import taxes or customs. I try to describe the state of the item including possible flaws as well as possible, but I'm not a sword expert I place a lot of pictures of the katana, please make your judgement on the photos Sold without standard and without flag