This is an extremely nice example of a WW2 Japanese Army Officers Shin Gunto. It is mounted with a very nice old koto blade. The early high quality type 94 koshirae with pierced tsuba remains in exceptionally nice condition. Japanese Army Officers Shin gunto Sword with a very rare Colonel Grade Tassel. The sword blade is very old and dates from no later than the late 1650s. This is mounted in above average military pattern fittings and the gilt is almost completely intact on the handle and on the scabbard as well. To the Japanese Army officer a Sword was a sacred symbol that conveyed high social status. This was a family heirloom that was re-purposed into the regulation Army Officers Shin Gunto Sword and would have certainly had great sentimental value to the Japanese Army Colonel who carried it as a badge of rank. The Japanese Military Officers Samurai sword was the most prized war trophy of the Pacific War and it was an iconic symbol of the Japanese ethos of Warfare. Shinano Kami Fujiwara Daido. Overall, 38 3/4 inches; blade, 26 inches; blade and tang, 34 3/8 inches. Sword smith name is. And he worked mainly Keian. (Mino where is todays Gifu-pref) and that name Daido continued few generation, and Shinanonomkami- Daido is first generation. Sword bears a silver Kamon (Family crest) of Samurai family. The item “WWII Imperial Japanese Koto Katana, 17century blade, colonel tassel, silver Kamon” is in sale since Tuesday, June 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Swords & Sabers\Asian\Japanese”. The seller is “zilvra10″ and is located in Chicago, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Type: Katana
- Brand: Imperial
This is an extremely nice example of a WW2 Japanese Army Officers Shin Gunto. It is mounted with a very nice old koto blade. The early high quality type 94 koshirae with pierced tsuba remains in exceptionally nice condition. The metal saya is finished in an brown color, however what really sets this koshirae apart from most others, is the original red and brown field officers tassel hanging from the cord sarute. (Field Officer Tassels where carried by officers with the rank of Major Colonel). Shinano Kami Fujiwara Daido. Overall, 38 3/4 inches; blade, 26 inches; blade and tang, 34 3/8 inches. Sword smith name is. And he worked mainly Keian. (Mino where is todays Gifu-pref) and that name Daido continued few generation, and Shinanonomkami- Daido is first generation. The item “WWII Imperial Japanese Koto Katana Early Type 94 Koshirae, 17century blade” is in sale since Wednesday, June 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Swords & Sabers\Asian\Japanese”. The seller is “zilvra10″ and is located in Chicago, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Type: Katana
- Brand: Imperial
JAPANESE WW2 GENUINE GUNTO SWORD KATANA Brass SARUTE Barrels. (Items will be of exact same quality as pictured). Authentic’hard’ brass gunto part, not a weak reproduction alloy. These were manually milled on a lath machine more than 70 years ago at a military sword factory in Nagoya – each one is slightly different. Guaranteed original brass eyelet barrels for tsuka handle sarute from a closed down Nagoya arsenal sword factory. Antique JAPANESE WW2 orignal sarute screws. Please read before ordering. On the faster side during off peak traveling seasons and slower and more unpredictable during high traveling seasons. Thank you for your understanding. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan. So we’ll be late for the answering questions. International Buyers Please Note. These charges are the buyers responsibility. The item “JAPANESE WW2 OFFICER GUNTO TACHI SWORD KATANA Brass SARUTE Barrel 10 LOT BIN” is in sale since Thursday, February 27, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Swords”. The seller is “edokura” and is located in Chiba. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a extremely rare, Imperial Japanese Navy – Course Altering or Compass Vector Bombsight. This Type 2, Kai-3 was manufactured by the Tokyo Keiki Mfg Co Ltd in 1932 as Japan was building up its naval power. This is the only know existing example of this model bombsight. This bombsight would have been mounted to the outside of the aircraft for the pilot or bombardier to adjust the heading and speed of the aircraft in order to target ships or ground objectives. It was used low and slow for best accuracy. The bombsight is all original and complete in the wood cases with matching serial numbers. It includes the wood case, compass bombsight, magnetic rods, targeting rod with cross-hair, some tools, a leather strap, and the Test Report. The bombsight itself in excellent operating and cosmetic condition. At some point the compass glass was cracked, but the compass still operates. The paperwork attached to the inside of the case will come with a full translation. This was probably brought to the US by a serviceman as a souvenir at the end of the war. Incredibly rare and desirable IJN artifact for a serious collector. The item “ULTRA RARE, PRE WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY IJN AIRCRAFT 1932 COMPASS BOMBSIGHT” is in sale since Wednesday, January 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “2gr8guys” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia.
Japanese Type 94 S-P3A Wireless Transmitter & Receiver. This is an incredibly rare. Japanese Type 94 S-P3A wireless transmitter & receiver. This item was manufactured in the mid 1930’s, and was used during WW2 era. This item comes with a wireless transmitter and receiver. It is very unusual to find just one of these components, let alone both in one case. The case is metal and has Japanese writing on the lid, and on the metal tag fixed to the case. This listing includes the unit and paperwork as pictured. I run a small business that consists of myself and one employee. Sometimes I cannot find accurate and detailed information on all items. If you have information on an item, feel free to let me know so that I can add it to the description! I work very hard to ensure all my customers are 100% satisfied. I recycle packing materials whenever possible, including boxes (so long as they maintain their structural integrity). This allows me to keep my overall costs down, which in turn allows me to offer lower prices to my customers. This is also environmentally responsible and friendly! If in doubt, please ask! The item “RARE Japanese Type 94 S-P3A Wireless Transmitter & Receiver with Case, & Manual” is in sale since Monday, March 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “djence” and is located in Springfield, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.
JAPANESE WW2 GENUINE GUNTO SWORD KATANA Brass SARUTE Barrels. (Items will be of exact same quality as pictured). Authentic’hard’ brass gunto part, not a weak reproduction alloy. These were manually milled on a lath machine more than 70 years ago at a military sword factory in Nagoya – each one is slightly different. Guaranteed original brass eyelet barrels for tsuka handle sarute from a closed down Nagoya arsenal sword factory. Antique JAPANESE WW2 orignal sarute screws. Please read before ordering. On the faster side during off peak traveling seasons and slower and more unpredictable during high traveling seasons. Thank you for your understanding. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan. So we’ll be late for the answering questions. International Buyers Please Note. These charges are the buyers responsibility. The item “JAPANESE WW2 OFFICER GUNTO TACHI SWORD KATANA Brass SARUTE Barrel 10 LOT BIN” is in sale since Saturday, June 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Swords”. The seller is “edokura” and is located in Chiba. This item can be shipped worldwide.
[North China Daily News]. July 4, 1938 [First Edition]. Hardcover with string style binding. Good plus to very good condition. No marks or writing except what appears to be a name and date in light pencil on frontispiece. Minor rubbing on corners and top/bottom of the spine. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Well illustrated with clear and sharp photos. Light smudge marks on front rear covers. 136 printed pages [illustrations , portraits]. “In the following pages are presented a chronological record of events in the life of the Fleet Flagship during the Sino-Japanese “incident’ while moored opposite the Shanghai Bund in the Whangpoo River. A roster of U. Navy and Marines Officers and Enlisted men from pages 11 to 27. A roster from page 97 to page 98 of the USS PANAY survivors. At approximately 1338 hrs on 12 December 1937, three large Japanese twin motored planes released several bombs, one or two which struck the USS PANAY the SS MEIPENG. Thank you for your interest in this item. I do not use recycled boxes, kraft or bubble mailers for these scarce Books. The item “USS AUGUSTA CA-31 UNDER FIRE Sino Japanese 1937 1938 Shanghai Cruise Book PANAY” is in sale since Tuesday, June 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “picking2015″ and is located in Glen, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay, Russian federation, South africa.
Here is a copy of an appraisal for this sword. Please look at picture closely and along with this appraisal form your own opinion and ask question if need be. Japanese tanto (or short sword/dagger). Overall 20″ with 16-12″ blade. Blade appears to have seen normal use and has been probably polished with no hamon(edge) evident. Tsuba appears to be of wrought iron/pierced and probably late 19th century. Tang may have been shortened along with blade which may have started as a wakazashi(shorter sword). Grip of rayskin wrapped in cord probably rehilted pre-WWII or just before. No markings evident on tang. When dealing with Japanese swords hands-on inspection by Japanese expert is essential, but from what we can see, this appears to be a good sword. The item “Japanese Tanto Sword” is in sale since Tuesday, April 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “fishcolorado33″ and is located in Edwards, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Mexico, Philippines, Norway, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Original WWII Japanese Army Soldiers Sennenbari Thousand Stitch Belt. Measures 3.25 inches wide by 47 inches long. Comes with two photos, temple cards and the soldiers glasses. All our items come from estate sales, yard sales, flea markets or places that we have traveled. All Japanese items come directly from Japan. Feedback will be left once feedback is received. We are a smoke free home, but many of the items were acquired from homes that may have smoked. These are collectables that I sell to be displayed. Most uniforms are tailored to the individual that owned it. The item “WWII Japanese Army Soldiers Sennenbari Belt Plus Photos & Glasses” is in sale since Tuesday, March 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “military_packrat” and is located in Muscatine, Iowa. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original WWII Japanese Army Soldiers Sennenbari Thousand Stitch Belt. Measures 6.5 inches wide by 50 inches long, has kanji writing on both ends. Comes with two photos of the soldier and his family. All our items come from estate sales, yard sales, flea markets or places that we have traveled. All Japanese items come directly from Japan. Feedback will be left once feedback is received. We are a smoke free home, but many of the items were acquired from homes that may have smoked. These are collectables that I sell to be displayed. Most uniforms are tailored to the individual that owned it. The item “WWII Japanese Army Soldiers Sennenbari Belt Plus Photos” is in sale since Tuesday, March 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “military_packrat” and is located in Muscatine, Iowa. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States