Japanese Sword

[Craig H]

Any input on this sword reguarding age , branch of service , ball park value would be appreciated . The tang appears unmarked . Thanks guys .

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[Stu W]

Looks to me to be a standard IJA Officer sword in Type 98 mounts. Mass produced and valued in today's market at perhaps 800-1000 USD depending upon how well that blade will clean up. Is that grease on the blade?

Regards,
Stu

[Craig H]

Please forgive my ignorance but what does IJA stand for ? I believe the blade would clean up well , looks like grease on it but didn't see any sign of a temper line . Any sense as to the age ? Thanks Stu .

[Ed.Anderson,Jr.]

IJA= Imperial Japanese Army. Regards, Ed.

[nickn]

Could you remove the grease and take more photos?

[Stu W]

Please forgive my ignorance but what does IJA stand for ? I believe the blade would clean up well , looks like grease on it but didn't see any sign of a temper line . Any sense as to the age ? Thanks Stu .

WW2 vintage roughly speaking unless detailed pics of the blade show otherwise.

Regards,
Stu