TroyTF

Thank you everyone. Fascinating, all of the bits of information even though it is probably a 'pieced-together' sword.

I am working on the history of how & when it came here. Thanks for the very interesting discussion. Kind Regards.

Thank you everyone for the information provided - I did not realize I was not being notified of posts, so my apologies for slow response. Bruce Pennington: The 'stamp' I refer to is that I think the blade was machine stamped. Looks like I have more homework to do as far as when this came to the States. I also want to find better tools and another set of hands to remove that habaki. Thanks again. Pics (in .jpeg) of the habaki soon. Took less taping than I thought.

More pics IMG_6023.HEIC IMG_6022.HEIC

Pardon me in advance for not knowing the terminology as of yet. My Mother cleaning out my Fathers items since passing away. He had this stashed in the gun cabinet; apparently this was from a great uncle (of mine) who was in the Pacific theater. Do not know the dates. I am fairly confident this is a stamped showato, but any more information would be appreciated. IMG_6024.HEIC IMG_6025.HEIC