Japanese WWII Imperial Naval Officer Sword Brass Mounts Missing Hilt
Curved blade exhibits uniform dark surface graying and edge wear throughout the exposed steel surface. Unsigned tang retains a single mounting hole alongside a fitted brass collar. Brass handguard and layered spacers display significant gilt loss, scattered spots of verdigris and verdigris encrusted surfaces. Locking collar retains intact cherry blossom decoration and push button mechanism. Missing hilt assembly. Full length 32.5 inches, blade length 24 inches.
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Curved blade exhibits uniform dark surface graying and edge wear throughout the exposed steel surface. Unsigned tang retains a single mounting hole alongside a fitted brass collar. Brass handguard and layered spacers display significant gilt loss, scattered spots of verdigris and verdigris encrusted surfaces. Locking collar retains intact cherry blossom decoration and push button mechanism. Missing hilt assembly. Full length 32.5 inches, blade length 24 inches.
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