Dear Grant,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The presented object appears to be a Katana sword which was made for decorative purposes in the 20th century. The curvature of the blade and the details of the workmanship are a hint of the late dating.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 30 to 60 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.

With kind regards,
George