Field / local repaired koshirae

[EdWolf]

Yesterday I have picked up an army sword and the koshirae is really nice but the kojiri is replaced. It looks like a field or local repair. The sword was brought back from the Dutch East Indies shortly after the war. Anyone seen this kind of repairs before? I don't know if the replacement is done during the war of after. It shows some age. All opinions are highly appreciated! 

Regards, Ed

[Bruce Pennington]

I'd say your theory is as good as any.  I agree the piece looks appropriately aged.  The rest of the fittings are quite nice.  What kind of blade is in it, out of curiosity?

[EdWolf]

Hi Bruce, 

It has an old blade. Mumei, shortened with 3 mekugi ana.

 

[Kolekt-To]

The Ishizuke (end cap that fits over the Kojiri *tip of saya - correct me, if I am wrong on this) is kind of cool and distinctive, in my opinion. 

[EdWolf]

Hi Geoff,

You're right it's called Ishizuke. Thank you for that. Still have to learn a lot. I agree with you. Distinctive, cool and nicely done.

 

[PNSSHOGUN]

An officer has little battle with a closing door and...POP, there goes the Ishikuze and the screw is threaded! Seen a few like that, but none like your example. If the provenance is correct and it has been done well then no reason to question it wasn't done in the field.

[EdWolf]

Hi John, thanks for your reply! 

It's well done and is nicely decorated. Hard to see but I don't want to clean it and ruin the patina.