Did A Board Member Snap Up This Gem?

[lonely panet]

Hi guys,

 

this little gem was just sold on ebay, a traditaion wak in meiji police mounts and in good condition.

 

if it was grabbed by a board member can you please post some pics please, iv been wanting to get one for awhile now  and im always broke when one pops up.

 

regards H

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/IMPERIAL-Japan-039-S-Japanese-WWII-WW2-PRISON-GUARD-OFFICERS-SWORD-DAGGER-KNIFE-/131522707198?_trkparms=gh1g%3DI131522707198.N15.S2.M-501.R2.TR5&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=gZA%252BrF9e8X6o0yFutOZbzvU3ZMY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[SwordGuyJoe]

Here's one that is similar posted here if you're really looking for one.

 

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/16950-99c-police-sword-sabre-project/?do=findComment&comment=175600

[lonely panet]

thanks joe,

but you can compare the too, condition condition condition.

 

the one sold on ebay hasn't be cleaned, buffed, brasso-ed. etc. considering its in the condition its inn, with a traditional blade instead of the normal plain blacksmith made blade. this makes a bloody rare piece, if your interested in meiji military swords.

 

there are more naval dirks on ebays asking some what high prices considering they were made in the 100,000's and the supply is good, compare this to meiji period swords with traditional mounted blades!. its a long walk between drinks if that's what you looking for

 

regards H

[SwordGuyJoe]

Obviously, I see the difference, but I didn't know what made this a gem to you.

[lonely panet]

if your not a lover of meiji imperial swords, its hard to see the interest, but its rare, just like the admirals dress sword I posted earler.

 

its the same with yagu tusba, some see crap others see beauty

 

but if any members have a nice meiji police sword, let me know

 

regards H