I don't claim to be an expert on Japanese swords, but other than the hanger fittings on the scabbard there is nothing about this sword that makes it look military.
I have a feeling that is one of those Chinese swords that have swamped the japanese militaria section of ebay. This sword only superficially resembles a Japanese sword.
This Japanese site has good photos of all the features of military swords. The Japanese language section has tons more photos. The only reservation I have about this site is that all the swords look to have been refinished,as all the fittings are in mint condition,and I have never seen a military sword in such condition as these. Anyway,they do show in great detail what a military sword should look like.
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