WWII Japanese Army Officers Gunto Dress/Parade Sword

Patterned after their Western martial counterparts, these Kyu Gunto swords were used for parade and dress events by Army officers and not made using the traditional methods of Japanese swordsmiths. Slightly curved 31 1/2? single-edged blade with full-length single fuller, long unmarked ricasso and false hamon. Cast brass hilt featuring openwork guard and integral knuckle bow attached to the pommel with integral backstrap, decorated with foliage and Imperial Chrysanthemum. Black bone grip with brass wire wrap marked "154432". The unsharpened blade is in very good condition with two nicks and freckling. Brass with pleasing mellow patina. Nickel-plated scabbard with single carrying ring, showing two dents and plating loss from use and years. Overall length 35 3/4