John C Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 53 minutes ago, Kiipu said: Definitely an early souvenir sword. Thanks for the correction. I had not seen one with just Naval parts. John C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiipu Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Encircled anchor with black painted 95. Nice ww2 late war Japanese Naval sword SOLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted December 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 10 hours ago, Kiipu said: painted 95. Interesting to see these making the rounds of dealers. The Crimson mist page was "last modified" 26 October 23, and I have this sword on file from Smallsword at ebay on 19 September 23. Thanks Thomas! From the smallsword sale. Same rust pattern around the ana: From Crimson Mist: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiipu Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 I am on a different computer and did not pick up on this. Interesting to say the least. FYI, there is another souvenir sword at that website. I learned about that site via a link that you posted recently! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conway S Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Kiipu said: Encircled anchor with black painted 95. Nice ww2 late war Japanese Naval sword SOLD The seller wasn't lying when they said they have the smallest of profit margins for this sword! Bought from Smallsword and then sold again in Australia after international shipping and taxes. Conway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted December 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Kiipu said: FYI, there is another souvenir sword at that website. Thanks Thomas! Painted 43, stamped 353, standard fittings except has a Navy semegane. Here's the link while it lasts: Crimson Mist Military Antiques - SWORDS & POLEARMS Japanese - Nice ww2 Japanese Naval Landing forces sword (s349) (cmmilitaryantiques.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 Here's an odd one. #39, crudely broken off nakago jiri, black "navy" same', in Type 98 fittings, and likely a post war ito wrap. I personally think the whole set of fittings is likey done post war. Matt is selling his HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Would the pierced tsuba be type 94 or type 98? From the description: "This is an original Japanese army officer’s sword in Shin Gunto mountings from World War 2." John C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted January 3 Author Report Share Posted January 3 Pierced tsuba are found on both models. As to the sellers claim, you just can’t go by that. I’ve seen countless titles for souvenir sales, claiming “immaculate navy kaigunto”, and “World War II army sword with ancestral blade”, when the blade is dated 1943! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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