Used, Some Wear. Brass Floral Guard Design. Wooden Handle. Some corrosion on brass Handle + Guard. Little Rust on Blade. Guard slightly loose. Metal Scabbard slightly dented and rusted.
Dimensions
89cm Length [75cm blade. 14cm handle] 0.5cm Width blade. 9cm Width Handle + Guard
Acquired From:
Other
Dear Isaac, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. The presented object appears to be a Japanese Kyu-Gunto sword. This sword which means "old pattern military sword" was a mixture of Western and Japanese sword tradition and was used between 1875 to 1934 for the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. The flower on the handle depicts the coat of arms of the Japanese Tenno a chrysanthemum flower. This sword was probably made for a lower-ranking soldier because of the details of the handguard and the quality of the workmanship. For example, the leather covering of better quality is made in sharkskin. This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 100 to 250 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary. With kind regards, George
