JAPANESE WWII GUNTO NAVY WWII KATANA SWORD /SHARK SKIN /FAMILY CREST/ WOOD BLADE

Description

Up for sale is a JAPANESE WWII GUNTO NAVY WWII KATANA SWORD / SHARK SKIN / FAMILY CREST / WOOD BLADE!
*****Caution!*****
The blade is made from wood. After WWII the original metal blade had to be given up, but the soldier could keep everything else and add a filler wooden blade which is the case here.
It is KOSHIRAE NAVY type saber.
Could have been custom-made.
Shark skins scabbard were expensive even in that era.
I think it was probably the owner's order to reduce the weight.
It uses a particularly high quality shark skin.
Included is a tassel and very rare sheath cover.
A very small part of the sheath cover is torn seen in photo.
Has a family crest attached.
Size
Full length:  95.6 cm
Sheath length: 70cm.
Mouth of a sword sheath outer diameter: Length: 4.6cm x side: 2.6cm.
The inside diameter: Length:3.3cm x side: 1.7cm
Handle: 25cm
A filler. Wood.
Signature:    No.29.
Condition:   Age appropriate.
Please check the pictures very carefully and judge before purchasing. No returns.
Comes from a smoke free home.
The sword will be disassembled for shipping. Shipping will be via USPS Priority Mail. International through Ebay's Global Shipping Program only.
Ask any questions prior to purchase.