This is estate sale find – a very nice example of pre-WWII (1937) Japanese Shin Gunto Army Officer’s Katana sword. The blade is in very good condition with only some minor surface blemishes. The tang is signed on both sides. The cutting edge is 26 inches in length. All fittings are original and in very nice clean condition. The metal scabbard in a very good condition as well. Please see the pictures for your own consideration. The o verall length is 38 1/2 inches. I have many more pictures, if you have any questions or want to see additional pictures i can send them to you by your request. Thank you for looking. The item “Pre WWII Very Nice Japnese Army Officer SHIN GUNTO Katana sword” is in sale since Wednesday, February 07, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mamum62″ and is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada.
This is a good example of a Japanese Army Officer Shin Gunto Sword that dates from the World War II Era. It is mounted with a hand-forged blade that wears a cutting edge which measures 26 11/16 inches in length. The blade, although shows forging flaws along with some light scratches, does remain in nice condition with a lovely actively wavy temper line that extends to the tip on either side. The tang wears one hole and is unsigned. All the very nice fittings have also survived well, including the very nice substantially weighted tsuba and the hilt wrapping is tight with only a little fraying. The metal scabbard reflects battle fatigue with scuffing and a couple of hits near the drag, nevertheless does remains in very good servicable condition. Overall measuring 39 5/8 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SHIN GUNTO SWORD HAND FORGED BLADE WWII” is in sale since Wednesday, January 24, 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 original WWII Japanese Navy Vice Admirals large shipboard flag. It measures 5 foot 5 inches by 8 foot 8 inches and the panels are all sewn together. Has several holes and stains, but still displays great. These flags are very hard to find in any condition. All our items come from estate sales, yard sales, flea markets or places that we have traveled. All Japanese items come directly from Japan. I lived in Japan for 8 years and collected several nice pieces. Feedback will be left once feedback is received. If you get it dry cleaned or repaired prior to contacting me once. 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 “Original WWII Japanese Navy Vice Admirals Shipboard Large Flag” is in sale since Wednesday, January 31, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “military_packrat” and is located in Jacksonville, Florida. 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, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
This is an exquisite example of a rare and seldom encountered Japanese General’s Grade Army Officer Kyu Gunto Sword. It is mounted with a fabulous machine made fullered blade which measures 26 inches in length that remains in very nice original condition with only some very minor surface blemishes. The gorgeous intricately detailed gilded brass guard remains absolutely beautiful in its condition with much of its original bright gold wash still present and frames a lovely shell hilt that has also survived perfectly in its condition. The lovely plated metal scabbard, although has some light flaking with minor surface oxidation near the drag along with a couple of very minor dings, does remain in very nice serviceable condition as well.. Overall measuring 33 5/8 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE GENERAL GRADE ARMY OFFICER KYU GUNTO SWORD WWII” is in sale since Thursday, January 25, 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.
The front of the album itself has a photo of the USS Pennsylvania- Flagship of the US Fleet- in it. In the beginning are the signatures addresses and comments from 41 of his fellow sailors. He has filled out 7 pages of the log/ diary that follow the signature pages. The photos are all original snapshot photos with some exceptions here and there (some are real photo postcards, etc)- the majority are original snapshots. I counted just over 140 photos. They are all held in place with corner tabs so theyre not glued in at all. US fleet anchored in Panama, Several of Panama City/ Old Panama, Refueling Destroyer #340, Pennsy in Battle Maneuvers, Sailors swimming in the bay, Beer for all! Sailors/ soldiers on parade/ landing force, May 1934 in New York City (Parade up 5th Ave, Battle Force entering the Hudson River, some buildings including the Empire State Building). Shells laid out on deck, guns firing at night, Boxing match on board, etc etc. The album itself has some wear but is in pretty nice shape yet. The photos are excellent. There are some that are in here loose and might not be on the correct pages, and there are some here and there that seem to be missing but not many. Fantastic piece of history from one of the US Navy’s legendary battleships! The item “USS Pennsylvania 1933-1937 Photo Album US Navy Pear Harbor WWII Battleship” is in sale since Thursday, January 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “darree1″ and is located in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
Original very good condition 1943 Type 1 P38 Walther hard-shell holster by ewx Franz u. Karl Voegels Lederwarenfabrik in Koln. Karl Voegels Lederwarenfabrik was a very famous maker of both P38 and P08 holsters. They manufactured P38 holsters between 1942 and 1944. Nowadays the 1943 holster are much rarer than those made in 1941 and 1942. The holster has a fold-over top secured with a leather strap through a metal loop. The top has a metal reinforced plate which fits over the loop, all three are in very good secure condition. The long side of the holster has a stitched spare magazine pouch. The reverse of the holster has two leather stitched belt loops, both secure. Between the belt loops there is a’ewx’ stamp and 1943 date with WaA195 proof. There is a’P38′ stamp to the right of the second belt loop. Inside, the holster retains the’pull’ strap. The holster retains a firm shape. Please refer to the photos for condition and more details. This is the actual holster you will get. The item “Original WWII Walther P38 holster hard-shell ewx 1943 WaA 195″ is in sale since Friday, December 15, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “sov.heritage” and is located in Moscow. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
M 1921 inter war period Hungarian Air Force Pilot Badge. This is a rare badge in excellent condition. Appears to be unworn. Prior to 1918, Hungarian pilots were issued Austrian badges as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1921, Hungary manufactured its own badges with the Hungarian colors in the shield at the bottom. These badges remained in service until WWII. Budapest makers mark on eagle (more precisely Turul) reverse. Box no longer present. The item “1921 post WWI pre WWII Hungarian Air Force pilot badge extremely rare Aviator” is in sale since Tuesday, January 02, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “euro-curios” and is located in Budapest, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Hungary
WWII JAPANESE INFANTRY sword with metal scabbard. This is an original WWII japanese infantry sword with metal scabbard. Blade is not marked. I assume handle is leather. It is made to the highest standards and out very quality Japanese materials. You the accuracy of the item description. Thank you for understanding. Feel free to ask any questions. Please consider pictures as complete part of the pictures. Please check condition description for the complete description. Total length 32.5 inches. Widest part of the blade 0.75 inches Leather-brass handle 5 inches. Auctiva Free Image Hosting. Show off your items with Auctiva’s Listing Templates. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “WWII JAPANESE INFANTRY sword with metal scabbard” is in sale since Tuesday, November 29, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “modaitaliano” and is located in Denver, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Beautiful Polish Officer sword, for Cavalry model 1921, WWII periode. Blade and handle in very good original condition. Brass handle, original leather. On the blade many decorations i. Polish Eagle , motto “Honor i Ojczyzna” (Honor and Fatherland). Manufacture Gabriel Borowski Warszawa. Total length with scabbard: 100 cm/ 39,4. Total length: 96 cm/37,8. Blade length: 82 cm/ 32,3. Width: 3,2 cm/1.25. Truly Great Display Item for the Antique collector. I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF IT IS SEIZED, OR REJECTED IN ANY MANNER Privat Sale. The item “Polish Officer sword m1921 Cavalry, Polish sabre WWII Borowski Honor i Ojczyzna” is in sale since Saturday, December 30, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “lukaszkrk” and is located in Kraków. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
Antique USSR Cavalry Sword Shashka 1941 WWII Saber Reproduction. An outstanding piece of military history; this cavalry saber still has its bayonet and mounting apparatus for it. See pictures for clear details and insignia stamps on blade. _gsrx_vers_811 GS 7.0.9 (811). The item “Antique USSR Cavalry Sword Shashka 1941 WWII Saber Reproduction” is in sale since Thursday, November 16, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Reproductions”. The seller is “ruggedtrading” and is located in Spokane. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown