Very Nice Japanese High Ranking Army Officer Dress Sword With Tassel
This is an extremely nice example of an outstanding high ranking Japanese Army Officer Dress Parade Sword that dates from the World War II Era. It is mounted with a beautiful machine made blade that measures 27 1/4 inches in length which remains in near perfect condition with only some very minor surface blemishes. The exquisite guard wears an intricately detailed backstrap which includes sakura blossoms and remains in superb original condition with all of its gorgeous bright gold wash still present. The lovely carved horn hilt also remains very healthy and with its twisted wire wrap still securely in place. The plated metal scabbard remains outstanding in its condition as well. Overall measuring 33 7/8 inches in length. Still present, is the very nice original black sword knot, portepee, tassel. If you are looking for a pristine example for your collection, this one is it! Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE HIGH RANKING ARMY OFFICER DRESS SWORD WITH TASSEL” is in sale since Sunday, October 08, 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 worldwide.