What Makes This Chosen Korean

[Stephen]

bit confused with the kiri mon all over the place, i know you Military guys can help.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Japanese-CHOSEN-KOREAN-COLONIAL-GOVERNMENT-OFFICIAL-SWORD-W-SCABBARD-SCARCE/312021262320?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3D36c36d11765e4def8bc036dd4a69cae2%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D8%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D232587010106&_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042

[PNSSHOGUN]

Section in Dawsons 346-349

[Bruce Pennington]

Yes, that always throws me, because the 5-7-5 patern on the flower stamens on other swords means Imperial Palace household staff! But I guess is the all the other floral and leaf patterns that set it apart as Chosen. Japanese Palace staff have the cherry blossom pattern all over.

[Stephen]

Thanks John n Bruce

 

shame its missing stud, also which tassle would be used on this.

 

really drawn to the copper patina.... nooo not another payday loan!!!

[Stephen]

i really dont see Korean connection

 

something to do with sonin rank, page from Dawsons says the strap was also used by 1890 Admirals . 

 

I know Dawson is yous guys bible, guess i need to check Omura sans site to get a better picture   

 

should have asked which knot would be used

[PNSSHOGUN]

Stephen I believe they used standard Navy/Army Kyu Gunto ball type tassels from what I can see in the pictures. There's one on ebay now: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WW2-Vintage-Imperial-Japanese-Army-Officers-Sword-Strap-Gold-w-Case-a7744/253311746877?hash=item3afa8e833d:g:vkUAAOSwyGZaMgLf

 

 

This is certainly the Korean one, the Naval Kyu Gunto lack the ears on the handle.

[Stephen]

Lol price doubled since my post..good bye!