FOR SALE—Japanese Police SUPERINTENDENT Sword -Rare GENERAL GRADE

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$2200 (plus PayPal fee of 4.4%)
1 very rare General Grade Japanese WW2 era Police Superintendent sword available.  This sword would make a rare addition to any collection.  

Note the custom fuchi and handle material.  The backstrap is fully decorated.  The scabbard lock release button is decorated with a cherry blossom.  In Dawson’s book ‘Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 — Cyclopedia Edition’, it is noted that this is a Police Superintendent sword.  

This sword measures 34 1/4” long.  The blade has an acid-etched yakiba/temper line.  



CONDITION:

This sword is in exceptional condition.  The handle wire is perfect.  The scabbard lock functions perfectly.  The blade has just a few areas of plating loss.  The scabbard is excellent.  

 

 

 

—Matt

 

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SOLD