Just picked this one up out of the woodwork last night. I had a hard time getting the handle off and I don't think its been off since the end of WWII. I don't see a signature. It does appear to be a hand forged blade since it has a temper line. Cutting edge length is slightly less then 21". I see one small lamanation in blade. Handle and scabbard covered in a type of bamboo? Tsuba is iron and looks like an early one. Some small surface rust on blade. Ant advice on how to clean it? I do have some expereance in cleaning and polishing rusted steel and not going to pay somebody to do it. I believe its an Army Officers sword. Could use some enlightenment from the experts. Age? Value?
Thanks, Cliff
Thanks, Cliff
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