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WW2 Japanese Officer's Seki Arsenal Shin Gunto Pattern Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘HOSHI YA YOSHI NAGA’, Tasseled Officer’s Cord, Scabbard With Leather Field Service Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 21765 - 21765
An original WW2 Japanese Officer's Sword with signed tang. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “Officer’s Shin Gunto pattern katana with leather service covered scabbard. Blade is Showa-To oil quenched bar stock steel (not traditionally forged). In bright old polish which is scratched and stained in places obscuring the uneven gunome midare temperline hamon. A typical Seki Mino hamon with nioi crystal edge. A badly stamped Seki inspection mark shows it as an arsenal made sword. Signed by its maker ‘HOSHI YA YOSHI NAGA’, made gunto for the army 2nd war. Saya is wood covered with leather worn but reasonable condition. Tsuba is gunto pattern good quality some gilt left with multiple serrated seppa. Tsuka hilt is complete with all its mounts, lock catch, sarute knot loop & Lieutenant to Captain rank tassel. Tidy but used condition. A nice example of a Shin Gunto that was taken to war”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature. He describes the cutting edge as 64 cms length and total length 88 cms”. He also identifies the Seki arsenal stamp & describes and illustrates other blade measurements & characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21765
£1,295.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 20/06) **MINT BLADE**WW2 1944 Dated Japanese Officer's 1944 Pattern Shin Gunto Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘KANE TOSHI’, Tasseled Cord, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 21764 - 21764
An original WW2 dated Japanese Officer's Sword with signed tang. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A 1944 Pattern Shin Gunto for Army Officers, late war quality. This is second class. Mounts all steel (heavy) painted black finish. The mounts are very good condition overall with original plain brown tassel used by all ranks. Signed ‘KANE TOSHI’ ? Could be Kumazawa Kane Toshi worked as a gunto smith born 1899 see Fuller & Gregory list No. 264 for Oshigata, see Markus Sesko Page 285 Sword Smiths of Japan for details. This blade is a murato oil quenched bar stock steel in near mint condition. If you want a 1944 2nd class sword this is the one for your collection. No wonder its mint as war was ending when made (made December 1944)”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature and December 1944 date. He describes the cutting edge as 66 cms length and total length 89 cms”. He also identifies a Showa arsenal stamp & describes and illustrates other blade measurements and characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21764
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 07/06) **MATCHING NUMBERS**BLADE NUMBERED ON SIDE** WW2 Japanese NCO's Type 95 Katana With Seki Swords Company Arsenal Mark & Scabbard. Sn 21761 - 21761
This is an original WW2 Japanese NCO's Katana and scabbard in as found condition. It has the typical aluminium cast handle with lanyard ring and fully functioning scabbard retaining clip. The handle retains most of its original brown paint. Its fullered, 27 ½” blade is stamped on one side '130557' and with inspection mark. The blade is clean. The hilt is stamped with Seki Swords Company Mark & Arsenal Inspection Mark (see page 185 of Swords Of Imperial Japan by Dawson). It is complete with its original scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The scabbard has its original olive green paint. Its throat mount has faint matching number. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21761
£0.00

1967 ER II British Wilkinson Sword 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Etched Blade Issued To A Superintendent Of The Swaziland Police Africa, Leather Covered Field Service Scabbard & Frog. Sn 21720 - 21720
Founded in 1907 when the African Estwani territory was under British rule, the Royal Swaziland Police Force initially consisted of 22 European officers along with 125 African Zulus, under Captain C.H. Gibson. A police training school was established in Mbabane in 1927 and a modern training college was built in 1965 at Matsapha. During the independence celebrations in 1968 King Sobhuza II renamed it into the Royal Swaziland Police Service. This is an original British1897 pattern Infantry Officer's sword with scabbard and frog which was reputedly issued to a police officer in Swaziland on his promotion to Superintendent in 1967. His career further promoted him to Senior Superintendent, a paper copy of a group photograph of the Officer (name unknown) which accompanies the sword depicts the man as a Junior Officer (top right of picture). The sword has a 32 ½” long blade with partial fullers and measures 39 ¼” overall. The blade has areas of staining consistent with age and use. The blade has foliate etched panels and Queen Elizabeth II Crown & ‘ER II’ Royal Cypher. The blade has Wilkinson Sword’s name, Royal appointment and crossed swords legend, it also has etched ordnance acceptance proof star and original leather hilt washer. The spine of the blade is numbered 91225. It has a full pierced 1897 Pattern nickel plated knuckle guard with Crown ER II device. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball top, knurled back strap for grip & fish skin grip with wire binding in very good condition. It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard. The scabbard has a nickel plated throat mount & is fitted with leather frog that has 2 belt loops and buckles. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21720
£375.00

**BLADE NUMBERED ON SIDE**Original, WW2 Japanese NCO's Type 95 Katana Sword With Suya Sword Shop Tokyo (Harp) & Kokura Arsenal Marks With Scabbard. Sn 20901. - 20901
This is an original WW2 Japanese NCO's Katana and scabbard. The sword has the typical aluminium cast handle with lanyard ring hole and fully functioning scabbard retaining clip. The hilt retains much of its original brown paint and has its original lanyard ring. Its fullered, 26” blade is stamped on one side '40104' and with inspection mark. The blade has light areas of staining consistent with age and the cutting edge has some small nibbles consistent with service use. The hilt is stamped with 1929-45 Kokura Arsenal mark and Suya Sword Shop Tokyo (harp) mark (see page 185 of Swords Of Imperial Japan by Dawson) together with inspection mark. It is complete with its original scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The scabbard has no dents and retains its original olive green paint. The throat of the scabbard is stamped with a partially visible number which looks like 50489. This piece is clearly a bring back, surrendered or recovered from the battlefield. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20901.
£875.00

Pre WW2 December 1938 Dated Japanese Civilian Sword With Possible Gendaito Artisan Smith Signed Regulation Military Length Blade Possibly ‘TOMO KAZU SUKE’ / ‘SUKE MITSU’ With Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 20547. - 20547
This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “Civilian katana, pre-war manufacture December 1938. This blade possibly made by an artisan & not trained sword smith. The mei (signature) is crudely written, especially the 1st kanji of name, cannot pin it down, tried numerous translations could be ‘Tomo Mitsu’, ‘Kazu Mitsu’ or ‘Suke Mitsu’. There is one Suke Mitsu showa period, a smith working as a gunto arsenal smith. Regulation military length at 25 ½”, no arsenal marks could be basic Gendai. Or high grade showa-to with a Nioi oil tempered blade, hamon unusual Hosho Suguha, no grain visible, a very clumsy looking sword, not in good polish. Saya good quality Honoki wood with thick black lacquer with its Kurikata for Sageo cord. Tsuba is Mokko (4 lobe) shape in a Sentoku brass metal possibly been blackened to match Shakudo Fuchi & Kashira on hilt (Tsuka). With Gunto Cherry Blossom menuki. Hilt with brown ito tape which is frayed with age. An interesting example, needs more research”. In illustrations of the blade & tang which accompany the assessment, Bill states that the cutting edge is 25 ½”, total length is 32 ¼”. He translates the tang date & signature as far as possible and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price for this interesting Katana worthy of further research with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 20547.
£1,225.00

**FAR EAST BRING BACK**WW2 Japanese NCO's Type 95 Katana Gifu Prefecture Swords Coop, Kokura Arsenal Marks, Scabbard Brought Home By British Cpl John Weddle Bowater 114th (Sussex) Field Regt Royal Artillery 25th Indian Div & Original Photo Of The Sn. 2082 - 20827
The 25th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II which fought in the Burma Campaign. The 114th (Sussex) Field Regiment Royal Artillery was formed in May 1939 with two batteries. The Regiment served in the far east during WW2 as part of the 25th India Division and was re-designated 114th Jungle Field Regiment. Post war the Regiment was disbanded in January 1947. British Corporal John Weddle Bowater served with the 114th Field Regiment 25th India Div in India, Burma, Malaya & Egypt. Towards the end of WW2 the 25th Div took many Japanese army prisoners and many surrendered Officer’s swords. This excellent original Japanese NCO’s Katana was brought back from the Far East by Cpl Bowater and it remained in his possession resting un-touched leaning against his fire place at home. John passed away in 2002 and the sword was inherited by his Grandson. This sword, new to the market has the typical aluminium cast handle with lanyard ring and fully functioning scabbard retaining clip. The handle retains much of its original brown paint. Its fullered, 27 ½” blade is stamped on one side '18469' and with inspection mark. The blade is clean. The hilt is stamped with 1929-45 Kokura Arsenal mark and Gifu Prefecture Swords Cooperative / Union mark (see page 185 of Swords Of Imperial Japan by Dawson) together with inspection mark. It is complete with its original scabbard which has a single hanging ring. Its throat mount has faint number which looks like 44364. The scabbard has period hand applied paint marks on both sides. One side has ‘114th Field Regt 25th Indian Div’ the reverse has ‘India, Burma, Malaya & Egypt’, most likely all applied in the field by Cpl Bowater before return to his home in England. The sword is accompanied by an original black & white 4 ½” x 3 ¼” photograph of Cpl Bowater (in uniform) and an off duty colleague, which looks to have been taken in barracks somewhere in the Far East. The price for this sword worthy of further research regarding Cpl Bowater’s service includes UK delivery. Sn 20827.
£1,225.00

Mid 20th Century Japanese Gilded Soft Metal Kogai Scabbard Side Knife / Bodkin With Dragon Panel For Wakzashi Short Sword Scabbard Pocket & Expert Assessment. ED 2387 - ED 2387
This Japanese Kogai has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written assessment with measurements accompanies this item and can be read in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2387 (in Tantos box armoury)
£120.00

*ANCIENT FAMILY BLADE CARRIED IN WW2*1580’s–1680’s Japanese Officer’s Mimura Family Clan Yamato School Uchi Gatana Sword With Silver Mon Family Badges To The Hilt & Locking Catch Button With Leather Field Service Covered Scabbard & Expert Assessment. - ED 2386
This Sword with ancient blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “Ancient Uchi Gatana blade for single hand use. With hamon based on suguha (straight). Possible Yamato school influence with temper same width into tang & at point which is extended. Looks to date to 1580-1680 period. A Town sword probably worn with longer scabbard to give the illusion of a long sword Katana. Bright and good old rust & light scratches obscuring the forging details. Saya original old wood now covered with leather for war service, some leather damage and damage to wood at throat with use in war, leather strap broken. Tsuba standard shin gunto issue. Tsuka gunto pattern for Officers complete with locking catch and knot loop. Minimal damage to fish skin, binding intact. Possible family sword with mon family badge on top mount and unusual to find also on safety catch. Old label on sword suggesting Mimura family, needs some research to Identify properly. A antique Samurai family blade carried to War 1939-45 period”. The label accompanies the sword and can be read in image 1. In his illustrations of the blade Bill describes the cutting edge of blade as 53.5cms length. Total length 69cms. He also observes that the tang is unsigned and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2386
£1,245.00

**ANCIENT PRE 1600 BLADE**Japanese Late Muro Machi Period Bizen Den Wakizashi Short Sword Smith Signed ‘NORI SHIGE’ With Late Edo Period ‘KO JU MASA TORA’ Signed Rats & Rice Bales Iron Tsuba & Scabbard With Expert Assessment. Sn 21652 - 21652
This Wakizashi with ancient blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “A Bizen Den (School) Wakizashi signed ‘NORI SHIGE’. Blade looks Late Muro Machi Period 2 possible men working in early 16th Century, one Bizen 1532-55, the other Bishu Osafune working 1521-28. A lot of old swords had simple 2 kanji signatures also right for Bizen is grooves, lots of this den did grooves in their blades. Needs professional polish to bring out grain, bright with some fine scratches & buffing marks, odd small flaw. Saya black lacquer not bad condition for its age (19th Century) couple of old repairs, missing a side knife to finish it off. Tsuba oval shape in iron depicts rats & rice bales (popular theme) signed ‘KO JU MASA TORA’ late Edo 1780’s-1800 working in the Akasaka Bu-Ko District of Tokyo in Edo (place). Tsuka has soft metal Fuchi / Kashira depicts Dragons, Late Meiji into 20th Century. Needs menuki & new binding, some old repairs. An ancient blade needing polish to bring out its workmanship. Worthy of restoration”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 41cms. Total length 53cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21652
£895.00
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