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Royston · 20th October 2008, 10:53 AM

Rod,

I agree with Henk, this is a shin gunto of WW 2 era. The cast alloy hilt identifies it as a NCO's sword rather than an officers whixh usually had binding.

I have one of each and both are stamped with western numbers like yours is. Does anyone know why this is ?

Regards
Royston

20th October 2008, 10:53 AM	#6
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Rod, I agree with Henk, this is a shin gunto of WW 2 era. The cast alloy hilt identifies it as a NCO's sword rather than an officers whixh usually had binding. I have one of each and both are stamped with western numbers like yours is. Does anyone know why this is ? Regards Royston