Description
St. Croix Blades BUYS Japanese samurai swords and collections. You can reach us at 715-557-1688 to get a cash offer on your sword or collection.
1 very rare Meiji 6 model (1873) sonnin-kan Imperial Diplomatic sword. This rare sword would make an important addition to any collection.
Please take a look at the eBay auction result for another 3-5-3 Japanese Diplomatic sword–item number 361305018538. Enter the item number into any eBay search box.
This sword has the kiri (paulownia imperialis tree) emblem with a 3-5-3 bud pattern. This bud pattern shows that this sword was carried by sonin-kan officials. The kiri are located on the pommel, the guard, and on the blade.
This sword has a fine, woven wire grip. The handle is gold-gilted. The nickel-plated blade has a filegreed pattern. The saya is perfect black-lacquered wood with gold-plated fittings.
CONDITION:
This rare model 1873 Imperial Diplomatic Sword is in rare condition. The gold gilt is completely intact on 99% of this sword. The fittings are in perfect condition. The wire wrap has a few broken strands–but it looks fabulous even without them. The black spot on the guard on the back side is a piece of black fabric that is adhered to the surface–this is perhaps from leaning up against something for many years.
The nickel-plating on the blade is 93-94%–a few areas on the blade have oxidation. The blade is perfectly straight. The black lacquered finish on the saya/scabbard is 100%–perfect. The scabbard fittings are perfect.
This offering represents the rare opportunity to procure a fine, Meiji period Diplomatic Dress Sword for your Japanese sword or world Militaria collection.
