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ARTIFACT:
This is a rare World War II Japanese Army officer's sword with scabbard bearing a family crest (mon) in silver on the plated front area of the grip. The crest is a flower with three large petals. The guard is very beautiful and ornate with an openwork floral design. The scabbard is simple and has hanging rings.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 3-7/8" in width (at guard, front to back) and 36" in length; blade only: 31-1/4" in length (including ricasso, measured in a straight line) and 7/8" in width; scabbard only: approximately 32-1/2" in length (measured in a straight line) and 1-5/16" in width (at tip); about 37" total length (while in scabbard).
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Steel blade, gilt brass, painted wood and brass wire-wrapped guard, silver, steel scabbard.
ATTACHMENT:
Rings on scabbard.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a WWII Japanese Army weapons collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MAACX13 LBIEX11/13 HldeCFJX11/15
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The sword has some areas of light to medium wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
