This is a good example of an early Japanese Artillery Short Sword Pattern 1886. It is mounted with a blade that measures 20 5/8 inches in length which although shows to have received cleanings throughout the years, does remain in good condition with only minor scratches and good markings. The Japanese markings on the ricasso translate to “TOKYO ARTILLERY ARSENAL” as well as “Meiji 19″ which translates to “1886”. The black painted steel fitting frame wooden grips that all remain healthy and tight in condition. The leather scabbard also remains healthy with the stitching nicely intact and the staples both secure. Still present, is the original leather double loop frog that remains healthy in its condition as well. Overall measuring 27 3/8 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “NICE JAPANESE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH FROG” is in sale since Wednesday, November 16, 2016. 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.
This is an extremely nice example of a Japanese Artillery Short Sword Pattern 1886. It is mounted with a blade that measures 21 3/8 inches in length which remains in superb condition with very good markings. The Japanese markings on the ricasso translate to “TOKYO ARTILLERY ARSENAL” as well as “Meiji 21″ which translates to “1888”. The beautiful brass hilt has a symmetrical brass crossguard and spiral grooves and also remains in very good, sturdy condition with a lovely aged patina now developed. The leather scabbard fittings have a few small dings, nevertheless the leather remains very healthy with the stitching perfectly tight and both staples securely in place. Overall measuring 27 5/8 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD PATTERN 1886″ is in sale since Monday, November 14, 2016. 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.
This is an extraordinary example of a Named, one of a kind German Artillery Officer Sword that dates from the early 20th Century. It is mounted with a fabulously patterned, fullered blade that measures 31 5/8 inches in length which remains in very nice condition with only some minor surface staining. The impressive basket guard is embellished in a gorgeous cut out leafy design and adorned on the face with a medallion that features the name of the Officer ” Friedrich Vogt ” please Google for more information… Along with the motto “Treu und Wahr”. The exquisitely detailed basket guard remains in superb, original condition with 95% of its beautiful bright gold wash still present and frames a healthy fishskin wrapped hilt that is sturdy and continues to wear its twisted wire wrap tightly in place along with a portion of leather finger loop. The plated metal scabbard also wears lovely gold washed fittings and although has a few small dings to the base fitting, overall remains very nice in its condition as well. Overall measuring 39 inches in length. TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The free listing tool. Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE! The item “VERY NICE GERMAN ARTILLERY OFFICER SWORD, NAMED” is in sale since Wednesday, December 30, 2015. 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.