Hello all- as most stories go, this sword was part of my wife’s father’s estate. He was a character- and tended to buy “stories “ not objects.
He was even on an episode of American Pickers tv show!
the blade is a long sword- not sharp - but seems it could be. The handle and scabbard are very light wood.
I took the handle off - and I see what appears to be a serial number “265”
it has a small knife in the side of the scabbard
Brass tsuba that is ornate.
The scabbard has several cracks - I would love advice on how to repair ?
maybe a Japanese NCO sword? Has a very odd cardboard “shim” that’s a folded cardboard with Japanese print
appreciate any all info - not interested in selling wife would kill me with it .
