1 very fine Japanese World War 2 Naval Officer's dress sword. This sword would make an incredible addition to any collection.
The saya is perfect polished sharkskin over wood with gold-plated fittings. This sword has a nickel-plated blade with wavy acid-etched yakiba/temper line.
This Japanese WW2 Naval Officer's Dress Sword is in very rare condition. There is a very occasional subtle micro-scratch on the blade from carry. The acid-etched yakiba is complete.
The sharkskin saya is perfect. All sword and saya fittings are perfect.
The nickel-plating on the blade is 99.99%--only the tiny area against the habaki (on only one side of the blade) has any plating change (pictured above). The blade is perfectly straight.
This offering represents the opportunity to procure a rare condition Japanese WW2 Naval Officer's Sword for your Japanese sword or world Militaria collection.
Specific Name | Specific Value |
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Period | Meiji thru World War 2 |
Country | Japan |
Type | Naval Officer's Dress Sword |