Historical information
The shin gunto was used by non-commissioned officers the design resembled the officer's shin gunto but were a cheaper quality.
Significance
These swords are originals of their time and would have belonged to non-commissioned officers.
Physical description
2 x Gunto Japanese Swords, both swords have a curved steel blade, one sword has a metal scabbard, one has a leather scabbard.
One sword has a brown tassle indicating the rank of sergeant and three cherry blossoms on the grip, one has three cherry blossoms on the grip however the tassle is missing.
Inscriptions & markings
The blade of the sword with the metal scabbard has the number - 101657.
