Post Samurai Military Swords
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kyu guntō army sabre
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"Type 98" officer's sword
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"Type 95" Non Commissioned Officer's sword of World War II; made to resemble a Commissioned Officer's shin guntō.
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World War II Japanese naval officers sword kai gunto.
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