Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword United Republic of evidence of wear on cover

evidence of wear on cover

the eagle has been cut from its back along the seam of the wire and minor material fatigue is evident

consisting of a central Prince of Wales plumes

Straps are constructed of khaki colored heavy fabric

1916" below and numbered "6005" at the lower right

Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword United Republic of evidence of wear on coverA sword, c. 1875, featuring a steel blade measuring 48. 0 cm in length, set into a wood handle with brass fittings, the total length measures 64. 2 cm. A small hand etched squirrel is present on the ricasso, the blade is sharp with small areas of discolouration and contact. The handle is black stained wooden, slightly squared and thinner near the pommel, measures 160 mm, and shows wear due to use and age. The blade is contained in a metal magnetic