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JAPANESE WWII ARMY NCO SWORD - 19
The Samurai sword is one of the most desirable military collectibles in the market. Thanks to their use in movies and
television, the samurai sword has become a household name.
The sample shown here is a WWII Japanese NCO Samurai Sword. At one point these swords were not very desirable. However,
in recent years they have gained popularity. This section of the website is dedicated to the discussion of the NCO type
Samurai sword.
Aluminum handle construction. Wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. Typical WWII Imperial Japanese Army style fittings.
Single suspension ring from the scabbard. It is said that during battle soldiers would not use the ring but rather would
stick the sword through the belt the same way the Samurai in the old days would.
All NCO swords were numbered. This is an example of how the number was placed in the blade.
This is a WWII Japanese army NCO sword. The blades on these swords are always numbered.
They were issued to soldiers who did not want to take their family sword to battle.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The following is an estimated value. Provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques
and collectibles.
| Value (2006) | $460.00 |
| Availability (2006) | Hard to Obtain |
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