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			To whom could belong (Army, Fleet....) 
		
		
		
			That it for the sabre, can modular or so started, metal scabbard  | 
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			pictures 2
		 
		
		
		
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			pictures 3
		 
		
		
		
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			Appears to be a standard WW II era shingunto (Army military sword). 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Blade signed "Seki ju Kanekado saku" (Seki = town) (ju = in, lives in) (Kanekado = smith's name) (saku = made). Pretty normal sword, seems in rather good condition. Rich S The Japanese Sword Index http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm  | 
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			Rich, Many thanks for the information 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Looks like it might be a water dipped blade so could be late 30s Army blade
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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