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Japanese WW II Model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Katana -Russo-Japanese Sword
Japanese WW II Model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Katana -Russo-Japanese Sword
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1 difficult to find Japanese model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Officer’s sword. This rare Imperial Japanese Navy Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
A sword in model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto sword mounts is rare. An example in exceptional condition is extremely difficult to find. The Naval mounts on this sword are mint. Of Kyu-Gunto mounted swords–just 1 in 40, or 1 in 50 is in Naval mounts–all others are Army. A sword like this does not come on the market very often.
Photos from reference books with information on the model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto have been provided in this listing. Two photos of Naval Officers are provided from Jim Dawson’s book, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945–Cyclopedia Edition. Note in the caption under one of the photos that the Rear Admiral (Flag Rank) in the photo is posing with his standard 1883 series Officer model sword. The authorization for a special Flag Rank sword was cancelled in 1914. So the sword in this listing was authorized to be carried by Admirals as well.
The sword blade dates to the Russo Japanese War. The nakago/tang is unsigned. The blade measures 25″ (63.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a desirable, perfectly executed wavy hamon.
A horn mekugi holds the tsuka/handle to the blade.
The sharkskin-covered saya is very fine. All fittings are gilted in gold.
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WW2 Japanese NCO Sword -Antique/Old WW II Samurai -IJA Army Katana -MATCHING
WW2 Japanese NCO Sword -Antique/Old WW II Samurai -IJA Army Katana -MATCHING
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1 vintage World War II Japanese NCO sword available. The condition of the handle paint on this sword is among the best to be found. In fact, it is easily in the top 5% to be found anywhere. This WW2 Japanese NCO sword would make a fine addition to any collection.
The blade still has the cosmoline that the G.I. covered it with! The 70-year old cosmoline is dried on. Many collectors have removed old cosmoline before from old swords or guns.
The sword and scabbard serial #’s match. The sword’s serial # is ‘84310’. The scabbard/saya serial # is ‘84310’ as well. The blade measures 26 5/16″ from tip to top of the habaki (habaki edge that touches the blade). Note the arsenal stamps on the fuchi (fitting just below the tsuba/guard).
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SIGNED Late War WW2 1944 Japanese Army Officer NLF Samurai Sword -Old
SIGNED Late War WW2 1944 Japanese Army Officer NLF Samurai Sword -Old
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s Late War/1944 pattern gunto sword available. A WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tang is signed–the signature reads ‘Yoshihide‘. The reverse side of the nakago is dated.
The blade measures 26 1/16″ (66.2 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
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Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger -Old/Antique Collection -WW II/WW2 Army
Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger -Old/Antique Collection -WW II/WW2 Army
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1 antique Japanese WW2 Army tanto available. This Japanese tanto sword would make an important addition to any collection.
Japanese officers were allowed to carry katanas during World War 2. Enlisted were not allowed to—many of these men carried a tanto sword like this one in their packs to invoke the spirit of the Samurai.
This tanto sword has a sayagaki on the saya–Japanese kanji.
The mumei blade measures 8”. This tanto measures 14 1/8” overall with its saya/scabbard. This tanto has a nice oil-tempered hamon.
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Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger/Old/Antique/WW2 Army/RARE BLADE SHAPE
Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger/Old/Antique/WW2 Army/RARE BLADE SHAPE
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1 antique Japanese WW2 Army tanto available. This small Japanese tanto sword would make an important addition to any collection.
Japanese officers were allowed to carry katanas during World War 2. Enlisted were not allowed to—many of these men carried a tanto sword like this one in their packs to invoke the spirit of the Samurai.
This tanto sword has an unusual and desirable blade shape.
The mumei blade measures 5 3/8”. This tanto measures 9 9/16” overall with its saya/scabbard.
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RARE IIDA LOCK GUNTO Koshirae -Old Japanese WW2 Army Samurai Sword Mounts/WW II
RARE IIDA LOCK GUNTO Koshirae -Old Japanese WW2 Army Samurai Sword Mounts/WW II
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1 rare Japanese WW2 Iida mount gunto Army Officer’s sword koshirae available. These sword mounts are among the most rare of all Japanese military sword koshirae. These mounts are referred to as the Iida seal–or the Iida lock, named after its inventor Iida Kunitaro. This exceptional Japanese Army sword koshirae would make an important addition to any collection.
The wood tsunagi blade measures a long 28 1/16″ (71.3 cm) from blade tip to the notch in the blade spine.
The Iida lock is a weather-proofing mount designed to keep water out of the saya. This exceptionally rare sword koshirae would make an important addition to any collection. Information on the Iida (IIDA) lock can be found on page 169 of Jim Dawson’s book, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition.
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EXCELLENT-Japanese-WW-II-Army-Tanto-Dagger-Old-Antique-WW2-Sword-Collection
EXCELLENT-Japanese-WW-II-Army-Tanto-Dagger-Old-Antique-WW2-Sword-Collection
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1 antique WW2 Japanese Army tanto available. Tanto swords like this one were carried by some Japanese soldiers during World War II to evoke for them the spirit of the Samurai. This Japanese tanto would make an important addition to any collection.
This tanto could be easily carried in a pack. The blade measures 7 3/16″. The nakago/tang is not signed. When in its shirasaya, this tanto measures 11 7/8″ overall. This Army tanto was a wavy temper line.
The shirasaya is higher grade with buffalo horn accents. There are Japanese characters on the saya.
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LARGE 5X8—Antique Japanese WW II Army Flag -Old WW2 Collection/Military
LARGE 5X8—Antique Japanese WW II Army Flag -Old WW2 Collection/Military
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1 large antique Japanese WW2 Army flag. This Japanese flag would make a fine addition to any collection.
This flag measures 5 ft. X 8 ft. This flag is made of cotton. It has 4 ties running down its left edge.
This antique flag is in excellent condition.
