ww2 japanese officer sword

Please bid it after having judged it in your responsibility. This long strong heavy and powerful blade is in superb flawless condition overall. What is pictured is always exactly what you will get. Total length 91cm. All original except for new ito and same. Real blade.this Katana was made by superior swordsmith to uplift fighting spirit of the war. The Japanese Flag with writing or good luck flag. 100.49 + 45.23 Postage. Price compared to other mint condition officer swords on ebay and the internet. In general, Japanese sword blades of the 1930s and 1940s are well constructed. we offer many picture. It's very important for you to understand in case of item arrived broken) Please read buyers from countries down below: Australia Germany Greenland Denmark Norway Hungary Finland Poland Iran Korea Taiwan Vietnam Mongolia Romania. At any rate, it was nothing more than a commonplace occurrence during the so-called Chinese Disturbance. The outer case is heavy duty and sturdy. Overall in excellent condition no breaks or cracks. WebWW2 JAPANESE NAVY OFFICERS SWORDS IN STOCK eBay: WW2 JAPANESE NAVY OFFICERS SWORD Seller: smallsword (99.7% positive feedback) Location: US Condition: Unspecified Price: 1295.00 USD Shipping cost: 25.00 USD Buy It Now CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Seller: far_east_japan_antiques (100.0% positive feedback) Location: JP If you have any questions. length. Free shipping. so please consider carefully when bidding. I have some pics of a beautiful sword from my Marine grandfather picked up on the battlefield of Guam in 1943. Real authentic antique item not reproduction. A HUGE Koto 28+ Inches Japanese WW2 Samurai Sword Katana Army Gunto Officer. Appears in very good condition for its age. Ce circuit Nord Est du Vietnam la dcouverte des endroits insolites et hors du tourisme de masse. Nos excursions au Vietnam vous feronsdcouvrir les paysages couper le souffle du haut des sommets de Hoang Su Phiou dans lauthentique et spectaculaire Baie dHalong. If you have specific questions about the item or condition. $150.00 + $20.00 shipping. WebOn trial with the two men was Gunkichi Tanaka, a Japanese Army captain who personally killed over 300 Chinese POWs and civilians with his sword during the massacre. Regular price $3,350 View. 82.91 + 35.18 Postage + 16.58 VAT will apply. On 28 January 1948, the three were executed by shooting at a selected spot in the mountains of the Yuhuatai District. in both blades, traditional and machine made, and mounts is seen in kyu-gunto swords. Sukemitsu was a well-known smith working in the Shinshinto Bizen tradition for the daimyo of the Mito domain in Hitachi province. Be sure to add me to your favorites list& check out my other auctions for more interesting things from Japan. We accept returns only if the item was not as described in the auction. All three swords featured in this post share several commonalities, but the similarity that most informs the design of the first two blades is that they were used by Japanese officers during World War II. All three men were found guilty of atrocities committed during the Battle of Nanking and the subsequent massacre, and sentenced to death. This civilian mount is a rare version with large silver and copper inlay dragon tsuba and brown lacquered mother of preal wooden scabbard. The hilt was typically wrapped in sharkskin or rayskin, and the scabbard was made of lacquered wood. Also, the blade mounted on the Gunto is 26In (about 67cm). Les transports sont gnralement assurs soit en voiture, en bus, en train ou bien en bateau. This kanata mount comes with some very nice fittings. All of my items will fall into one of the following categories and always come from a smoke free and pet free home: Antique/Vintage/Used/New as with anything I cannot always find every defect in an item or guarantee operation or fit of any item(s) so ALL ITEMS EVER OFFERED are"A, Real Japanese Samurai Katana Sword MUMEI SHINOGIZUKURI in WW2 GUNTO KOSHIRAE, For Sale, For the true collector a vary nice Japanese NIHONTO. In one instance, Honda notes Japanese veteran Shintaro Uno's autobiographical description of the effect on his sword after consecutively beheading nine prisoners. All three swords featured in this post share several commonalities, but the similarity that most informs the design of the first two blades is that they were used by Japanese officers during World War II. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. WebThe first standard sword of the Japanese military was known as the ky gunt (, old military sword). Hoppy New Hare: Ushering in the Water Rabbit, Weighing in on Steelyard and Bismar Scales. Blade measures 28.25"from tip to guard or nagasa 27.5" Sword overall 40"with 11.5" handle. The tassle is included in the sale as I didn't want to separate the two. MUST SELL. They feature steel that was forged proficiently and a visible jihada if they receive a new, quality traditional polish. APPROXIMATELY Asia: 2 weeks. 5 aluminum seppa. Shipping cost $22 within North America. Croisire en baie de Bai Tu Long en 3 jours vous permet de dcouvrir mieux cette merveille du monde. Thanks for using our store. Or unsigned. If you want to see more detail pictures. Mount is in very good original condition just minor paint lost on scabbard. 22.8 x 31.5 mm. AS IS. We accept payment only PayPal. Shipment is worldwide. A Japanese first lieutenant in a 1930-31 uniform holds an 1886-style kyu-gunto sword mounting. I000000. Most World War II-era officer swords were mass-produced, machine-made blades; these, however, were simply retrofitted for use in a 20th Century war. MENUKI, FUCHI, KASHIRA Blade length: 52.8cm SAYA length: 65cm TSUKA length: 23cm SORI: 1.1cm MOTOHABA: 3.1cm KOSHIRAE Age: 1900-1940 WW2 Blade& TSUBA Age: Edo period Country of origin: Japan Condition: good. WWII Japanese Officers Custom Ordered Type 98 Shin Gunto (Military Sword) in High Quality Fittings with a Traditionally Forged & Water Quenched Gendaito. are accepted within 14 Days from the delivery day. This is an antique Japanese katana/ samurai sword from the late 1800's- early 1900's. Part of the blade is a blade of imitation. Please wait to be invoiced( 30 minutes or less) Note: CA buyers are required to pay 8% CA sales tax. These charges are the buyers responsibility. 1504, 278B* Japan long sword blade 26in Midare Hamon WW2 Gunto Koshirae original state, JAPANESE SWORD, NOSHU JU FUJIWARE KUNIHIRO, WAKIZASHI , KOSHIRAE, WW2, WWII Antique Officer Japanese katana sword 27, Authentic JAPANESE SAMURAI KATANA SWORD WAKIZASHI UJINOBU w/NBTHK KICHO PAPER. All three men were found guilty of atrocities committed during the Battle of Nanking and the subsequent massacre, and sentenced to death. Blade measures 27.5 inches. The hilt is covered in unfinished manta ray skin and then wrapped in braided silk thread. Wait for 60 seconds from 30 seconds until it is displayed. There are 1-2 very small areas of loose grain. WE accept paypal. ju Fujiwara Ieshige saku" He belongs to Hashizume school which was found by Kunitsugu in Hashizume village in 1394. Please email us before placing your bid. Paper / certificate : NBTHK Tokubetsu-Hozon. As expected the blade is not signed nor is there an arsenal marking. Blade rest in it's full & original beautiful high-grade. Tout droit rserv. We are located in Japan. ON HOLD JP0223 Imperial Japanese Navy Sword . There is little to no fraying. Mukai and Noda were both 35 years old; Tanaka was 42. Real blade. It is without a doubt the finest of the three. However, they did not become something heavily used during the wartime period. A SIMILAR EXAMPLE IS LISTED IN JIM DAWSON'S BOOK. Old hand-made Japanese sword, orNihonto, brought back from WWII. Payment: PayPal payment only. Sword displays beautifully. Both officers supposedly surpassed their goal during the heat of battle, making it difficult to determine which officer had actually won the contest. In A full & nice WW2 Shingunto mounts. HAMON: NOTARE HADA: MOKUME ITAME State: A detailed photo URL Click Here. A good & very nice old Koto Katana with Bohi in WW2 Shingunto mounts. HOLE SIZES(roughly speaking) Small end 3.3. A Japan Times article has suggested that its presence allows revisionists to "sow seeds of doubt" about the accuracy of the entire collection. W W 2 Gunto parts. Cutting edge:26.5" Handle:9.5" Overall:39" Hamon: Looks Sambon Sugi but more like a Crab Claw that`s never seen before. Japanese, Late WW2 Katana Army Officer's Sword Scabbard. A very famous and documented Shinto period sword smith originally came from Tango province. Any blade over 30"is very rare to be found in used during WW2. Shipping. Only selling the scabbard, also as pictured. WebDuring pre-World War II, and throughout the war, all Japanese officers were required to wear a sword. Reads as Kabutowari, means"Armor Split" A very healthy strong blade with no forging flaws at all. The blade also shows some beautiful and clear activities all over it. This brilliant hamon is very bold and thick running all along the cutting edge to the tip forming a Strong and Powerful boshi. Please read the following instructions definitely. I purchased this tsuka several years ago in hopes of finding a matching fuchi. This is a lighter thinner type(this item will be sent folded) Length is on the shorter side. I am in no way expert when it comes to Japanese Samurai Swords so of course I had the sword examined by a reputable collector who is pretty knowledgeable and it is indeed a hand-forged blade circa 1930's or early 1940's. The Nagamitsu is below. In 1937, the Japanese government began requiring the use of special stamps to distinguish these bulk-made blades from traditionally made swords. The leather covering for the sheath is an even later addition that would have come during World War II. KOSHIRAE Pattern of KOSHIRAE: WW2 JAPANESE ARMY ISYU GUNTO Total length of the KOSHIRAE: 94.5cm[ 37.20Inches], Pattern of HABAKI: Single. this cover does not match the saya I am offering. Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. DAMASCUS PATERN BLADE IS SHARP AND NO PITTING OR RUST. Licence professionnelle : 0124/TCDL - GPLHQT - Licence d'tat : 0102388399, Par le biais de ce site, nous mettons votre disposition lensemble des, Les transports sont gnralement assurs soit en voiture, en bus, en train ou bien en bateau. In general, Japanese sword blades of the 1930s and 1940s are well constructed. Some discoloring on blade. 7 3/4" in length. HABAKI ORIGINAL TO SWORD ~ FITS NICE AND TIGHT WITH SILVER FOIL. Good blade with nice straight temper line and in decent overall condition with some wear and graying. This is a rare 7 characters signature instead of the common 8 characters one. The tanto has a blade length of 9 inches(23cm) It is a very thick yoroi doshi. Thetsuba also has. Blade is in a very graceful shape and extremely well balance. Blade is a very rare Koto period antique. Picture Information. A beautiful & Strong Killer Shinshinto Katana ! The sword is a Shinshinto tanto made by the famous swordsmith Mito Sukemitsu. Auction starts from $1 with absolutely NO RESERVE. Please change method to EMS slower than standard airmail but much faster than surface mail. Please go http:www.antiqueimperialarts.com/Japanese-256. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SWORD IS SET TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE BOOK GUIDE TO IMPERIAL JAPANESE MILITARY AND CIVIL. By Air mail takes 7-11 days. Like shin-gunto, a great variety of quality in both blades, traditional and machine made, and mounts is seen in kyu-gunto swords. Picture 1 of 7. Regular price $3,350 View. Shipping: $49.99 will takes 5 days to 8 days. This is a hand made hand forged blade which carries a very clear hamon with nice tight itame hada metal grain, also shows some beautiful and clear activities all over it. Your missing pommel is known as a 'kashira'. Japanese Samurai Sword SHINTO in WW2 Gunto mount. Is taped at one end, and retains roughly 70-75% original finish. (Richard Fuller image) On Jun-25-14 at 07:51:16 PDT. MUST SELL. We do not combine shipping for heavy or large item. Shipping cost[EMS] USA US$ 55 AU US$ 50 EU US$ 65 ASIA US$ 45 JAPAN US$ 18 The days until export Shipment are approximately five weeks. Beautiful blade hamon. Payment. All fittings are complete and original in suite and matching# with nothing missing. The very dark tang is signed as"Kash. Don't miss this chance to own this amazing sword. ITEM SHIPS WITH STANDARD INSURANCE& REGISTRATION Will combine to save. Today. with Tracking number) It will takes 5 to 10 days to ship for Export procedures. ALL ITEMS ARE ALWAYS PACKAGED FOR SAFE ARRIVAL DISCLAIMER- I have attempted to describe the item(s) with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Floor 10th, Trico Building, 548 Nguyen Van Cu, Long Bien, Hanoi WILL COME WITH HANDLE AS SHOWN. This is a beautiful and healthy antique koto blade in superb flawless condition overall. If you have a CA resale number you must provide a copy prior to your payment. WW2 Japanese army officer sword tsuba. FOR HUGE SELECTION OF VINTAGE POSTER S. ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON S& CROSS ES, CHINESE& JAPANESE COLLECTIBLES, MILITARIA, SOVIET PROPAGANDA, MEDAL S, ORDER S& BADGE S, REFERENCE& RARE BOOK S, MUCH MORE Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND. SWORD HAS BEEN IN MY STORAGE FOR YEARS. inkfrog terapeak. SJ1003cxdw. Blade is in original high grade war time polish and in excellent condition overall MUST SELL. 100.49 + 45.23 Postage. JAPANESE WAR SWORD COMPARISONS. The habaki is solid silver and expertly crafted. The blade and the mountings are in MINT condition. WebWW2 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS GUNTO SWORD With SCABBARD UNSIGNED MINTY BLADE #J23 $ 595.00 Buy It Now $25.00 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Rochester, United States THIS IS A VERY NICE WW2 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS GUNTO SWORD WITH SCABBARD UNSIGNED BLADE WITH NO NICS OR FLAWS IN International shipping $124. Excellent condition. $225.00. Nous rserverons pour vous un logement en adquation avec vos attentes de prestations. Very high quality and detailed silver mon is bright and large. ITEM SHIPS REGISTERED Will combine to save. WebWW2 Japanese Army Officers Shin Gunto Showa To Katana Sword Smith Signed Tang YAMADA TOSHI CHIKA Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Country of origin: Japan it has wounds by aging. Murata Tsuneyoshi (18381921), a Japanese general who previously made guns, started making what was probably the first mass-produced substitute for traditionally made samurai swords. Or armour piercer, that features a ridgeless hira-zukuri construction. Please note that this sword was a general sword which used to carry a general tassel with it. Tl: +84 913 025 122 (Whatsapp) TSUBA Showa era. The shin gunto was the most common type of sword used by the IJA and IJN during World War II. The blade and the mountings are in. We do not combine shipping for heavy or large item. The hamon is a straight suguha that is present the length of the blade ending in a maru boshi. InkFrog Analytics. And a copper o-seppa. Please buy with confidence. Import duties.Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. USUAL WEAR DUE TO AGE. Late war sword. We will combine multiple items for shipping if possible to save costs. Firm price. This is one of the rarest found with cutting test engraved on the other side of the tang. Authentic JAPANESE SAMURAI KATANA SWORD WAKIZASHI UJINOBU w/NBTHK KICHO PAPER w/KOSHIRAE ANTIQUE. The competition supposedly took place en route to Nanking, prior to the infamous Nanking Massacre, and was covered in four articles from 30 November 1937, to 13 December 1937; the last two being translated in the Japan Advertiser. Circuit Incontournables du Nord Vietnam vous permet la dcouverte de beaux paysageset de diverses ethnies. INTO THE PREFECTURE OF TOKUSHIMA. WebWW2 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS GUNTO SWORD With SCABBARD UNSIGNED MINTY BLADE #J23 $ 595.00 Buy It Now $25.00 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Rochester, United States THIS IS A VERY NICE WW2 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS GUNTO SWORD WITH SCABBARD UNSIGNED BLADE WITH NO NICS OR FLAWS IN Murata Tsuneyoshi (18381921), a Japanese general who previously made guns, started making what was probably the first mass-produced substitute for traditionally made samurai swords. South America& Africa: 3-4 weeks. ), the Chinese soldiers were so stupid, they'd rush toward us all at once. Shipping cost $24 within North America. Beautiful TSUBA. no longer allows sellers to offer other forms of payment in their listings. Add to Cart. We will do our best for you. superb sharp and healthy blade has a very heavy powerful feel on hand, extremely well forged blade and perfectly straight. Please ask questions before bid if any. WebWW II era swords have been put into shirasaya or remounted in samurai type mounts by collectors. Again. If you buy more than one item I can combine shipping. JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD 1600`S SHINTO "SUKEHIRO" WW2 MOUNT. We res, THIS IS A VERY NICE WW2 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS GUNTO SWORD WITH SCABBARD SIGNED BLADE WITH NO NICS OR FLAWS IN GREAT CUTTING LENGTH IS 25" MISSING HANDLE, Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click the pictures once to bring them up. E:info@vietnamoriginal.com, Suite B11.25, River Gate Residence, 151-155 Ben Van Don St, Dist 4 WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SWORD IS SET TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE BOOK GUIDE TO IMPERIAL JAPANESE MILITARY AND CIVIL SWORDS ON PAGE 314 WHICH CAN BE SEEN ON YOU TUBE. Sold Out View. VINTAGE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD WW2 ERA?? Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. ORIGINAL 1930'S ANTIQUE LEATHER COVER(scabbard not included) PLEASE READ Very hard to find good condition original KAIGUNTO TYPE 97'Double Ashi' opening black leather scabbard cover. 28 1/4" long scabbard and 1 3/4" wide. SJ1003cxdw. WW2 Japanese Army Officer SHINGUNTO KATANA Sword Type 98HAND-FORGED Gendaito. When HP cannot be viewed, please copy an HP address to your browser directly.