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Japanese Officer's Ceremonial Sword
Sword used by an officer of the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II. This style of sword was known as a kyu-gunto and was used in the Russo-Japanese War and World War II. The long hilt and peg used to hold the blade in the hilt indicate that the blade is likely hand forged.