Yoshimichi Posted September 24, 2019 Report Posted September 24, 2019 Dear NMB members: It's raining parade swords in my town. I just picked up three this last week. One is smaller, has a more elaborate back strap and the fuller stops about 8-10 inches from the point, I have attached a few pictures. Can anyone identify the one with the more elaborate back strap? Thanks for any information, I suspect the top two are type 19s. Not sure of the smaller one. Regards, Bill E. Sheehan (Yoshimichi) Quote
Death-Ace Posted September 24, 2019 Report Posted September 24, 2019 I may be wrong, but that looks like a clamshell grip, with the lighter colors indicating as such! I believe this to be a IJA General Grade Parade Sabre. Excellent find and in excellent shape! Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted September 24, 2019 Report Posted September 24, 2019 Doesn't look like tortoise shell Lev, just horn with wear and discoloring. To my eyes it's a Field grade parade sword (Major - Colonel), still fairly rare and your example is in quite fine condition with much of the gilding remaining. Quote
Guest Posted September 24, 2019 Report Posted September 24, 2019 The Kamon is the Rikugun standard: Yae Yamato Zakura (Double petalled cherry blossom with stamens) as found on later Gunto. Quote
tbonesullivan Posted September 24, 2019 Report Posted September 24, 2019 That grip material looks interesting. Could it be horn of some type? It's got grain to it I wouldn't expect from something synthetic, but it doesn't look quite like wood. Quote
Stephen Posted September 24, 2019 Report Posted September 24, 2019 I agree with John...horn it is. Quote
Yoshimichi Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Posted September 27, 2019 Thanks , gentlemen, for all of the great information. Best regards, Bill E. Sheehan {Yoshimichi} Quote
Spartanv300 Posted April 20, 2022 Report Posted April 20, 2022 I think I have one of these swords and I need someone to appraise it pls contact me for pictures Quote
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