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 a very nice example of a Japanese Army Officer Sword that is mounted with an antique Wakizashi blade which would have been proudly carried by a Japanese Officer during WWII. This beautiful grooved Shinto blade has a cutting edge of 20 inches in length and wears a large wavy temper line. The blade has survived in very nice condition with just a few minor forging flaws and a couple of very tiny nicks to the cutting edge at the tip. The tang wears one hole and is signed Ai? KUNI MASA ” on one side and his location “Bishu Uda Gun Nakamura Junin on the other side. This beauty is mounted with wonderfully detailed Civilian fittings which are enhanced with outstanding gold dragon motifs and all the fittings have survived very nicely as well. The wooden scabbard is also very nicely fitted with a leather combat covering, that although has a bit of scuffing does remain in very good condition. Overall measuring 33 inches in length. This is a fine example of a War Mounted Ancestral Blade as worn by a Japanese Officer during World War II. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE! The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SHORT SWORD” is in sale since Thursday, June 02, 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.