This is a very nice example of a Japanese Company Grade Kyu Gunto Sword. It is mounted with a substantially large machine made blade that measures 32 3/4 inches in length by 1 1/8 inches at the widest. The blade remains in wonderful condition with only some minor surface scratches. The brass guard remains tight and features a lovely silver family mon on the backstrap. The carved horn hilt also remains tight and very healthy in its condition. The nickel plated scabbard has a small amount of flaking near the drag as well as one small ding nevertheless remains in very good serviceable condition as well. Overall measuring 40 1/8 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE LARGE JAPANESE COMPANY GRADE KYU-GUNTO SWORD” is in sale since Thursday, July 09, 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.
ARTIFACT: This is a rare set of pilot (could have also been Navy or Marine Corps) goggles by American Optical Company in its original case. The top of the case reads AVIATION GOGGLES AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY with the companys winged logo. The bendable bridge of the goggles is in the shape of two interlocking wings. SIZE: Approximately 2-7/8 height and 7-7/8 width and 3-11/16 depth (case). CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Glass lenses, nickel-plated brass hardware, foam rubber seals, cotton strap; velvet-lined leather-wrapped box. ATTACHMENT: Cotton strap and sliding buckle on goggles; snap on case. ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. STORE VBEJX00 LFJJX7/10 afpg10009. CONDITION: 6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The hinging edge of the case has entirely separated, so case is opened not by unsnapping the front but by just lifting the cover from the back. Goggles show some moderate wear and small spots of tarnish but are overall well-preserved. GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original. The item “Rare 1930s American Optical Company Pilot Goggles in Case” is in sale since Thursday, December 04, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “flyingtigerantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States