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INAUGURAL WINTER AUCTION : Gangster, Militaria, Antique and Modern Firearms

Sun, Jan 12, 2025 12:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 26, 2025 07:00PM EST
Lot 169

WW2 Japanese Naval Officer's Sword

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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WW2 Japanese late war Kai-gunto (naval officer's sword). Features a Toyokawa navy arsenal stamped rust resistant blade, The tang also has kanji painted on it. Solid Iron tsuba, lacquered scabard with gilt brass fittings. Grip has normal cloth wrap but under that a gray mesh substitutes the normal ray skin. Dimensions: 25.5" blade (measured end of habaki to tip), 38.75" overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S $75 plus a 1.5% replacement cost insurance fee. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

Has an inventory number laser penciled into the tsuba. This was done by the Pilkingtons after a burglary. No rust or corrosion , the blade has light scuffs. Scabbard has minor blemishes.
Tom Pilkington (1926-1997) US Army corporal Philippines