Minty copper NCO sword noted on social media platform

[zook]

Gents , I haven’t been on here in a while other than to look at some NCO chats, so I don’t know If this article from Facebook has been shared, but I felt it a compelling post that I wanted to share.  I did a glance and didn’t see this posted elsewhere , but hopefully admin can delete if I have it wrong.   Below is excerpt from Matthew Brice’s post:  

 

Copper Handle NCO Sword from the Plimpton Collection …( I believe being offered by St Croix blades, if I read the Facebook article posted by Matthew Brice correctly.  ) 

 The Japanese copper handle NCO sword photographed for John Plimpton's book Swords of the Emperor - A Guide to the Identification of Imperial Japanese Swords, 1873 – 1945.

The sword and scabbard/saya have the matching serial number '871'.

CONDITION:  This Plimpton Collection sword is nearly mint.

I hope everyone is well - cheers, Dan 

[Bruce Pennington]

A very pleasant sight for the collector eyes!  Thanks Dan!

Hopefully, @Stegel and @Shamsy already have this serial number in their files.

[Shamsy]

8 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said:

A very pleasant sight for the collector eyes!  Thanks Dan!

Hopefully, @Stegel and @Shamsy already have this serial number in their files.

 

I'd rather have the sword on my shelf, Bruce! 

[Kiipu]

This Type 95 sword is the lowest known to have a 東 inspection mark on the blade.  Prior to this, only the serial number appeared on the blade.  For example, see serial number 71 for a comparison.

Type 95 Nco Copper Hilt

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

its in teh for sale section here gentlemen

[zook]

I am in agreement shamsy! …. Before I read the actual post I saw that scabbard color in the photo and had some initial “dark thoughts” (lol) …. My well used copper has a darker patina and like most Sayas’ of this variant, a bit of wear and patina which give it a darker and “worn” appearance that I prefer.    It’s a beauty for sure!  - but not for me.  

 

 

[BANGBANGSAN]

17 hours ago, zook said:

 I did a glance and didn’t see this posted elsewhere ,

I hope everyone is well - cheers, Dan 

 

 

Matt posted here today.

 

It also in 2 other post by Matt.J (Soheisword)

 

[Shamsy]

6 hours ago, Kiipu said:

This Type 95 sword is the lowest known to have a 東 inspection mark on the blade.  Prior to this, only the serial number appeared on the blade.  For example, see serial number 71 for a comparison.

Type 95 Nco Copper Hilt

 

Noticed that, Thomas. It also has the standard half-circle drag, as opposed to the horseshoe shape. Which is good, because it confirms what I've said previously about the transition occurring between 700 and 800.