Lot n° 396
Estimation :
400 - 600
EUR
Japan, 1880-1945. Extremely rare Manchukuo service saber, ty - Lot 396
Japan, 1880-1945. Extremely rare Manchukuo service saber, type 1877, of the mounted colonial police. Fused brass hilt with two short quillons, the whole decorated with flowers identifying Manchuria (?), leather-covered brass filigree spindle. Beautiful old white forged katana-style blade with brass habaki. Strong steel scabbard with stained gray patina and traces of oxidation, with one suspension ring and asymmetrical sting. 84.5 cm (Blade 66 cm). (Wear and minor wear. Good condition). Bibliography: - "Sabres & Armes Blanches de l'Armée Impériale Japonaise (1868-1945)" by Fabrice WATEAU, Du May Editions. "Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks" by Richard Fuller and Ron Gregory, Airlife Publishing Ltd.
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