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This is an Iwo Jima Bring-Back Japanese High Officer Army Sword with Family Crest (Mon). The grip is ornately embellished brass with a painted wooden handle wrapped in brass wire with a silver flower family crest embellishment.
VINTAGE:
World War II.
SIZE:Approximately Total length: 35-1/2" Grip: 5" in height x 3-1/4" in width Blade: 28-3/4" in length x 3/4" in width Sheath: 30-1/8" in length x 1-3/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass, steel, painted steel, painted wood, leather, brass wire.
ATTACHMENT:Sheath with ring.
MARKINGS:Family Mon
福: Fuku
Engraved on Ricasso.
贈: Present
浅野 侯爵: Mr. Asano, Marquis
阿部 伯爵: Mr. Abe, Count
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Japanese militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJJX12 LGIEX03/22/22 PsLHEJX 03/22
CONDITION:6+ (Very Fine): The sword shows moderate wear, light oxidation.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.