I believe it's possibly Naval Kyu gunto, but unsure.

[Australian Guy]

Like the title says, I believe this is a Navy Kyu gunto, the blade is just chrome plated but in good condition. Perhaps the cloth tag identifies it, but any help would be appreciated. I apologise if it's in the wrong section in advance.

 

Grant

[BANGBANGSAN]

(大）分縣宇佐郡四日市町 Oita prefecture Usa Distric Yokkaichi Town

 

大山澄義 Oyama Sumi Yoshi

[Australian Guy]

Hi Trystan,

Thank you, is that perhaps the persons name and where he lived that owned the sword?  

Kind regards,

Grant

[BANGBANGSAN]

2 hours ago, Australian Guy said:

Hi Trystan,

Thank you, is that perhaps the persons name and where he lived that owned the sword?  

Kind regards,

Grant

Normally is

[Bruce Pennington]

Grant,

You don't show the backstrap, but everything else looks like the "1883 Sword for Officers with a Nine-leaf Guard" shown in Dawson's book, page 256.  He states it was authorized for ranks of ensign through captain.   Yours is the dress sword version.

[Australian Guy]

Hi Bruce,  Many thanks for identifying the sword for me.  Would a picture of the "backstrap" be helpful?

 

Kind regards,

Grant

[Bruce Pennington]

As a point of verification and just hobby interest.  Navy kyu don't get a lot of 'air-time' around here.