Very Nice Rare Variation Japanese Army Dress Sword With Tassel
This is a very nice example of a rare and seldom encountered Large Variation Japanese Officer’s Sword, Type 19 and would have been in service all the way up to World War II. It is mounted with an impressively large near perfect blade that measures 33 1/2 inches in length by 1 1/8 inches at the widest which remains in very nice original condition. The gilded brass hilt wears a beautifully detailed pommel and pierced work guard and the composite grip is extremely well marked on either side. The guard and composite grip have survived in very nice, tight condition with most of the bright gold finish present and the hilt’s twisted wire wrap still securely in place. The plated scabbard shows flaking from wear and has a couple of dings, neverthelss does remain in very good serviceable condition as well. Overall measuring 40 3/4 inches in length. Although its cording is tattered, the original field grade knot is present with the knot itself is still nicely intact. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE RARE VARIATION JAPANESE ARMY DRESS SWORD WITH TASSEL” is in sale since Tuesday, July 25, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped to United States.