PRE WWII JAPANESE NAVY MODEL 1883 OFFICER COMBAT SWORD - SIGNED TANG
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:252365 |
Good condition and guaranteed original pre WWII JapaneseNavy Model 1883 officer combat sword. 26 ¾” blade has original bright finishwith some scattered gray and brown and a little pitting. Tang has untouchedpatina and sharp clear signed kanji characters on the left side. Brass hilt hasnice looking patina and cherry blossom designs. Features the 9-leaf design onthe guard and a folding reverse guard that acts as a scabbard latch. Backstraphas original Samurai clan silver mon f...or the Naito family. White sharkskincovered grip has some chips absent, and a little loosening to the wire wrap.Held to the tang with a single buffalo horn mekugi. Fitted in correct originalblack cloth covered wooden scabbard that has brass fittings. Sword does notenter scabbard the whole way. Brass fittings have nice looking cherry blossomdesigns. The middle fitting is a little loose and has small wooden shims. Ahard to find original Japanese Navy 1883 combat sword in any condition thatwill make a fine addition to a collection.
