WWII Imperial Japanese Koto Katana Early Type 94 Koshirae, 17century blade
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