WWII Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Sword by Tokyo Arsenal

The sword has an overall length in the scabbard of approximately 38 inches, with a blade length of approximately 26 inches. The blade is generally bright, showing only minor scratches and smudges, and with a barely visible nick on the cutting edge. The blade bears serial number 142485, while the scabbard throat shows number 150566. The fact that the sword was produced by the Tokyo Arsenal is reflected by the fact that the number on the blade is positioned so that it can be read when the sword is held with the cutting edge facing down (the numbers on the swords produced by the Nagoya arsenal were in the opposite position). The ferrule shows an unknown company mark; the Tokyo Arsenal mark; and the mark of the Nagoya Arsenal. The paint on the grip is approximately 90% intact. The tsuba is the plain iron style. The scabbard paint shows wear but it remains quite presentable. Overall the sword is in very good to excellent field used condition.