This is a rare example of a Japanese / Chosen (Korea) Hannin Level Official’s Sword that would have been carried by Japanese Officials assigned to the occupation Government. It is mounted with a machine made blade that wears a cutting edge which measures 25 3/4 inches in length and remains in nice condition with just some minor surface blemishes. The plain guard has also survived well and frames a beautiful white samé covered hilt with its original twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The wooden scabbard remains very nice however shows to have been leather recovered at one time, however continues to wear all of its nicely coordinating brass fittings. Overall measuring 33 1/8 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 item “NICE JAPANESE CHOSEN HANNIN LEVEL OFFICIAL DRESS SWORD” is in sale since Tuesday, May 1, 2018. 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 example of a Japanese / Taiwan Colonial Sword that would have been carried by Japanese Officials assigned to the Colonial Administration of Taiwan. It is mounted with a machine made blade that measures 28 3/8 inches in length which although is a bit stained and has been lightly sharpened, does remain in good condition. The plain guard remains very nice and in tight, sturdy condition. The guard frames a beautiful black samé covered hilt with its original twisted wire wrap still nicely in place. The smooth black lacquered scabbard is a bit scuffed but does remain in very good serviceable condition as well as wears equally beautiful coordinating fittings. Overall measuring 36 3/8 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 item “NICE JAPANESE TAIWANESE HANNIN LEVEL OFFICIAL DRESS SWORD” is in sale since Friday, July 14, 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.
This is an example of a Japanese / Taiwan Colonial Sword that would have been carried by Japanese Officials assigned to the Colonial Administration of Taiwan. It is mounted with a machine made blade that measures 28 3/8 inches in length which although is a bit stained and has been lightly sharpened, does remain in good condition. The plain guard remains very nice and in tight, sturdy condition. The guard frames a beautiful black samé covered hilt with its original twisted wire wrap still nicely in place. The smooth black lacquered scabbard is a bit scuffed but does remain in very good serviceable condition as well as wears equally beautiful coordinating fittings. Overall measuring 36 3/8 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 item “NICE JAPANESE TAIWANESE HANNIN LEVEL OFFICIAL DRESS SWORD” is in sale since Tuesday, June 13, 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.
This is a Hannin sword that was made for officials of the Hannin rank in Korea (or Chosen). Grips are white ray skin and fittings are gold plated brass. Comes with gold knot. Blade Length: 64.5cm. Overall Length: 76.5cm. Scabbard Length: 70.5cm. Please see pictures for details. The item “Japanese Chosen (Korean) Sword for Hannin Level Official with Knot” is in sale since Sunday, October 30, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “kenshi” and is located in Bellevue, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to Australia, to Taiwan, TH, to Hong Kong, to Mexico, NO, QA, KW, BH.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan