This is an extremely nice example of a Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword which dates from the World War II Era and is mounted with a blade by Kanenaga who was known for his fine, well made stainless steel blades. This lovely blade wears a cutting edge that measures 25 1/2 inches in length. The blade has survived in beautiful original condition with only some very minor surface scratches and a couple of very tiny nicks along the cutting edge. The tang is signed with a signature that translates to Fujiwara Kanenaga Motte? Seitan saku kore and on the other side? Tasugi Shinichi (most likely the name for whom it was made). Kanenaga is also known as the originator of stainless steel blades. The beautiful nice quality Military fittings all remain in very nice, clean condition as well. The LIGHTWEIGHT textured wooden scabbard also remains near perfect in its condition with just a couple of very tiny chips to the finish. Overall measuring 39 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SHIN GUNTO STAINLESS STEEL SWORD” is in sale since Thursday, April 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 fantastic and historic find! This helmet was taken as a souvenir by a US Citizen that was working for the american Dollar Steamship Company, (“Dollar lines” that carried the dollar sign on the Stacks of their ships in that era). The men named on the plaque are both employees of Dollar lines and these men were pioneers in global radio technology of that era and worked for dollar lines (who had acquired a exclusive radio band wave length in 1926) in setting up global wireless service at that time and they were to set up world wide antenna stations all over the pacific. It appears these men were pressed into service. With the Chinese 88th Division. (likely dealing with radio communications) in shanghai at the time of Japanese attack and had a part in the defense of Shanghai during the Japanese attack in 1937. This helmet was given from Kaufman to Brown as a souvenir of their involvement and service with 88th Division. The helmet has a. Glossy coat of paint applied to it and the Chinese emblem hand applied at that time and then the presentation metal plaque applied to the rear flare of the helmet and you can clearly see the age in the application of the plaque and the paint wear. When this work was being done on this helmet the workman found out just how hard it is to drill the steel of these old helmets and was able to get only two of the 4 rivets in place to hold the plaque but could not get the ones higher up the flare to drill and secured the top of the plaque with a weld or solider that did not hold well over the years and has broken free at some point but the plaque has not been removed or is it loose or wobbly, lower rivets holding it in place. When you look close at the helmet’s edges you can clear see the age of the paint and just how original and period that the work done to this rare helmet is. The helmet has never had a liner since it was painted and was clearly picked up from battle debris and used as a souvenir from Brown to Kaufman and from we can see it is exactly the way it was presented to him in 1937. Look close at the photos and you will see that this helmet finish shows age and chipping on the edge and around the vents and especially the outside of where the plate is affixed and you can see the age and that the paint is original and just the way it was fixed up and presented to Jerry Kaufman in 1937 Shanghai. The helmet was recently found in a estate sale and I subsequently acquired it from that person. I was able to request and get what little info I have on the men mentioned on the plaque from the estate handler who provided a short written history from the family or benefactor of the estate but was not willing to allow me further contact with that person. All in all, this is one of the rarest helmets of the WWII era first documented one that I have seen for sale in 40 years of collecting helmets. So if you think a double Decal SS M-35 helmet is rare, they are common as dirt compared to a original Chinese issue M-35 let alone one with this history! Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today! More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. The item “RARE! Original Shanghai 1937 Sino Japanese War Chinese German M-35 Steel Helmet” is in sale since Wednesday, April 05, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\China”. The seller is “win73-4440″ and is located in White City, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Color: Black & White
- Subject: Military & Political
- Region of Origin: Asia
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- Date of Creation: 1930-1939
This is an extremely nice example of a Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword which dates from the World War II Era and is mounted with a blade by Kanenaga who was known for his fine, well made stainless steel blades. This lovely blade wears a cutting edge that measures 25 1/2 inches in length. The blade has survived in beautiful original condition with only some very minor surface scratches and a couple of very tiny nicks along the cutting edge. The tang is signed with a signature that translates to Fujiwara Kanenaga Motte? Seitan saku kore and on the other side? Tasugi Shinichi (most likely the name for whom it was made). Kanenaga is also known as the originator of stainless steel blades. The beautiful nice quality Military fittings all remain in very nice, clean condition as well. The LIGHTWEIGHT textured wooden scabbard also remains near perfect in its condition with just a couple of very tiny chips to the finish. Overall measuring 39 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SHIN GUNTO STAINLESS STEEL SWORD” is in sale since Tuesday, March 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 extremely nice example of a Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword which dates from the World War II Era and is mounted with a blade by Kanenaga who was known for his fine, well made stainless steel blades. This lovely blade wears a cutting edge that measures 25 1/2 inches in length. The blade has survived in beautiful original condition with only some very minor surface scratches and a couple of very tiny nicks along the cutting edge. The tang is signed with a signature that translates to Fujiwara Kanenaga Motte? Seitan saku kore and on the other side? Tasugi Shinichi (most likely the name for whom it was made). Kanenaga is also known as the originator of stainless steel blades. The beautiful nice quality Military fittings all remain in very nice, clean condition as well. The LIGHTWEIGHT textured wooden scabbard also remains near perfect in its condition with just a couple of very tiny chips to the finish. Overall measuring 39 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SHIN GUNTO STAINLESS STEEL SWORD” is in sale since Friday, February 10, 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.
EXTREMELY SCARCE AND RARE! M 34 ADRIAN STEEL HELMET. FRENCH M 26 MODEL. BLUE COLOUR SPECIALLY FOR THE AIR FORCE. MAJOR CHIEF RANK , 4 STRIPES IN YELLOW COLOUR. FRONT EMBLEM , INTI BADGE. WITH LOCAL PERU LEATHER LINER. PERIOD 1934- 1950 s. Check out my other items. The item “Peruvian Air Force M 34 French Steel Adrian Major painted rank Helmet RARE” is in sale since Thursday, December 18, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “carlosraul187″ and is located in MONTEVIDEO. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Vintage Military Mens Longines Chronograph Wristwatch 100% Authentic. The watch has been made at the beginning of the 20th century, around 1930. The watch case is made of steel, the dial is made of porcelain. The watch is running, both the movement and the chronograph. The watch is in very good condition. 40 mm in diameter. The item “VINTAGE MILITARY PILOTS LONGINES CHRONOGRAPH STEEL 1 BUTTON WRISTWATCH CAL. 154″ is in sale since Saturday, July 09, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “rapontsa” and is located in Sofia, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Longines
- Features: 12-Hour Dial
- Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
- Display: Analog
- Case Material: Steel
- Case Size: 40mm
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
WW1 French M15 steel helmet with Czech badge. Shows surface rust but solid. Some small dents as usual with these Adrian helmets. The item “WW1 Czech M15 French Adrian steel helmet with badge” is in sale since Friday, July 08, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “cart32tfs” and is located in Titusville, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, PH, SG, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM.
SPANISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD Mo. 38 STEEL ANARCHIST HELMET. EXTREMELY SCARCE & RARE! Check out my other items. The item “Spanish Civil War M 38 Air Force Steel Anarchist Helmet FUERZA AEREA REPUBLICANA” is in sale since Thursday, August 20, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “carlosraul187″ and is located in MONTEVIDEO. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain