"[18] Some evidence of killing Chinese POWs (not hand-to-hand fighting) were shown by the defendants, and the court admitted the possibilities of killing POWs by sword. Your sword has a military WW2 scabbard (saya) and your family provenance dates the sword to the war but it is possible the blade is much older as blades from all periods have been found in military mounts. Mount is in very good original condition just minor dents on scabbard. When HP cannot be viewed, please copy an HP address to your browser directly. Blade length- 26 1/2 inches Tang- 9 inches, JAPANESE WWII WW2 ERA SAMURAI SWORD - KATANA, NICE JAPANESE WWII ERA KATANA. We are happy to combine multiple items for shipping. In 1937, the Osaka Mainichi Shimbun and its sister newspaper, the Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun covered a contest between two Japanese officers, Toshiaki Mukai () and Tsuyoshi Noda (), in which the two men were described as vying with one another to be the first to kill 100 people with a sword. 1944 WW2 JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD SUPERB THREE CEDER TEMPER AWESOME CONDITION! We do our best to present accurate information about every item we sell. ! Tang is mumei with 2 holes. These charges are the buyers responsibility. Please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. SJ1003cxdw. because it is very difficult for import procedure in japan. Please ask questions before bid if any. Overall it`s in fine condition.Recommend to polish to get superb Hamon. Reviews. We do not mark mercha, JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD WW2 CIVILIAN TSUKA WITH RARE SAKURA KASHIRA - ORIGINAL, WW2 Civilian tsuka with the very desirable Sakua floral motif. THE BLADE DOES SHOW SOME RUST BUT LOOKS LIKE IT CAN BE CLEANED UP. NBTHK kicho paper,Cloth Bag. International shipping $124. This is a beautiful and healthy blade in near mint flawless condition overall. Everything works but there is rust and some minor destitching along the main seam. DIMENSIONS: SCROLL ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM TO SEE PHOTOS FOR DIMENSIONS IN BOTH INCHES AND CENTIMETERS. I have photo of the inscriptions under the hilt. Good luck. Late war sword. Therefore, (according to the journalists Asami Kazuo and Suzuki Jiro, writing in the Tokyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbun of 13 December), they decided to begin another contest with the goal of 150 kills. THIS IS A VERY NICE WW2 JAPANESE OFFICERS GUNTO FAMOUS HIGH GRADE GENDITO HAND MADE SWORD WITH SCABBARD SIGNED MURAYAMA KANESHIGE IN GREAT CUTTING LENGTH. In a later work, Katsuichi Honda placed the account of the killing contest into the context of its effect on Imperial Japanese forces in China. Please wait to be invoiced( 30 minutes or less) Note: CA buyers are required to pay 8% CA sales tax. The shinogi-zukuri shaped blade is marked on the obverse face of the haft(nakago with the name Yoshichika( ) The reverse face of the haft is marked with the blue painted Japanese numbers 1046 which are thought by collectors to be warehouse numbers. Add to Cart. school, ca. But the leather on the scabbard is damaged, the screw in the end of the handle isn't original and is too large, and there is a chip out of the end of the blade as shown in photos. The entire piece is in good shape. Contest between Toshiaki Mukai and Tsuyoshi Noda, two Japanese Army officers, International Committee for the Nanjing Safety Zone, International Military Tribunal for the Far East, "Historiography of the Nanking Massacre (19371938) in Japan and the People's Republic of China: evolution and characteristics", U.S. sea patrols fuel war of words in print, " (Congressman Ms.Inada published the incidents regarding the court on the "Contest to kill 100 people using a sword")", "War and reconciliation: a tale of two countries", "Japanese court rules newspaper didn't fabricate 1937 Chinese killing game", Full text of all articles pertaining to the event, , Decision of the Tokyo District Court (full text), Mochizuki's Memories "Watashi no Shina-jihen" (), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Contest_to_kill_100_people_using_a_sword&oldid=1139800830, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Japanese-language text, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 23:56. Insurance will be added at the end of the auction. My grandfather was the veteran who brought this blade home. We don't bear for any duty or tax in your country. Nous allons vous faire changer davis ! No bend, no nick, no rust, just some very minor scratches. After an auction, closed. WW2 era. The analysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own and while I think I am accurate. WW2 Japanese Army Officer SHINGUNTO KATANA Sword Type 98HAND-FORGED Gendaito. Ww2 Japanese Army Officer's Shin Gunto Sword Type 98 With Brown Scabbard 1 Reviews. Caution Sword is not return accepted because of very difficult for import procedure in japan. Shipment EMS 45$, 5 pc LOT WW2 JAPANESE GUNTO TYPE 98 FIT SWORD PART SARUTE HANDLE HILT SCREWS. MUST SELL. Free U.S. Nous sommes uneagence de voyage franco-Vietnamiennesrieuse et comptente avec des conseillers francophones expriments, professionnels et en permanence disponibles pour vous aider. This is a beautiful and healthy antique koto blade in superb flawless condition overall. Yoshichika produced swords as an arsenal sword smith during the WW2. It is surely an excellent catch. WebWW2 JAPANESE NAVY OFFICERS SWORDS IN STOCK eBay: WW2 JAPANESE NAVY OFFICERS SWORD Seller: smallsword (99.7% positive feedback) Location: US Condition: Unspecified Price: 1295.00 USD Shipping cost: 25.00 USD Buy It Now CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Seller: far_east_japan_antiques (100.0% positive feedback) Location: JP 5 aluminum seppa. Blade is overall in. In 1937, the Japanese government began requiring the use of special stamps to distinguish these bulk-made blades from traditionally made swords. It was based on the traditional Japanese katana, with a long, curved blade and a circular guard. Probably Sergeant- Majors We accept payment only PayPal. Antique Fuchi for WW2 Japanese Samurai Katana Army Officer Sword Shin Gunto, Fuchi for Japanese army officer sword shin gunto mount used during WW2. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Some Japanese people believe that the soldiers soul goes into the flag upon death and can be considered a sacred object. No bend, no blister, no kizu and no forging flaws at all just normal minor marks. Your missing pommel is known as a 'kashira'. WebKyu-gunto swords, also called Russo-Japanese swords, were used by Army, Cavalry and Naval officers during the Russo-Japanese War and WW II. Insurance will be added at the end of the auction. Shipping cost $58 within North America. The hilt was typically wrapped in sharkskin or rayskin, and the scabbard was made of lacquered wood. Even if it clicks. ALL ITEMS ARE ALWAYS PACKAGED FOR SAFE ARRIVAL DISCLAIMER- I have attempted to describe the item(s) with a reasonable degree of accuracy. WebOn trial with the two men was Gunkichi Tanaka, a Japanese Army captain who personally killed over 300 Chinese POWs and civilians with his sword during the massacre. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities. Sn 19502 - 19502 This sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. WebWW2 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS GUNTO SWORD With SCABBARD UNSIGNED MINTY BLADE #J23 $ 595.00 Buy It Now $25.00 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Rochester, United States THIS IS A VERY NICE WW2 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS GUNTO SWORD WITH SCABBARD UNSIGNED BLADE WITH NO NICS OR FLAWS IN In 1937, the Japanese government began requiring the use of special stamps to distinguish these bulk-made blades from traditionally made swords. (You, come here! WW2 Shingunto mounts. In December 2006, The Supreme Court of Japan upheld the decision of the Tokyo District Court.[20]. WebWW II era swords have been put into shirasaya or remounted in samurai type mounts by collectors. The tang is signed Noshu Yoshitake. Authentic habaki taken from a disposed Kaigunto blade. without pedestal Please feel free to ask for a price quote. On trial with the two men was Gunkichi Tanaka, a Japanese Army captain who personally killed over 300 Chinese POWs and civilians with his sword during the massacre. Puisez votre inspiration dans ces thmes Vosexcursions au Vietnam et en Asie du Sud- Est commence ici, en allant la pche aux ides. All three swords featured in this post share several commonalities, but the similarity that most informs the design of the first two blades is that they were used by Japanese officers during World War II. No ship out package unless shipping cost was paid with proper method) ITEM DESCRIPTION: JAPANESE VINTAGE WW2 ERA SCABBARD SAYA FOR MILITARY, SWORDGUNTOU" PARTS OFTACHI LONG SIZE SWORD. Note the large D ring over the hilt. Or armour piercer, that features a ridgeless hira-zukuri construction. ^o^/ 336.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3E336-143dbd79060-0xee-, WW2 JAPANESE GENUINE SAMURAI.SWORD ANTIQUE KATANA TSUBA FUCHI GASHIRA NO.408, WW2 JAPANESE GENUINE SAMURAI.SWORD ANTIQUE KATANA TSUBA FUCHI GASHIRA KOIKUCHI#408 Are you worried about purchasing original Japanese items from countries other than Japan? Please go http:www.antiqueimperialarts.com/Japanese-256. Blade is flawless / NO KIZU in it's first original minty WW2 polish ! This is a quite rare andSUPERB EXAMPLE of a 100% genuine and 100% original. Item Description: This is an original Japanese army officers sword in Shin Gunto mountings from World War 2. On 28 January 1948, the three were executed by shooting at a selected spot in the mountains of the Yuhuatai District. Missing fuchi. Japanese Japan WW2 Vintage Katana Sword Scabbard Sheath. But each shipping method has size and weight limit. The rule of airline company has changed in July. Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item. Though elegant in appearance, they could of course not hope to compete with modern-day artillery and weaponry. Antique Japanese Japan Katana Sword Blade w/ NBTHK Certificate & Scabbard. Okada Kanesada (sword knot) hole is loose. Antique Japanese Japan Katana Sword Blade w/ NBTHK Certificate & Scabbard. Ieshige is a very famous and important Koto period sword smith at Kaga province era Eish(1504-1521) Rated 3.5M at Toko Taikan. While the world has changed much since then, one of the most iconic symbols that existed long before and throughout World War IIand continues to resonate todayis the Japanese sword. Firstly, only officers carried swords. Reads as Kabutowari, means"Armor Split" A very healthy strong blade with no forging flaws at all. It is a very strong sword made with traditional methods, for multiple applications. More detail information please go to, GUNTO ARMY OFFICER TSUBA NIHONTO JAPANESE SWORD WW2 SAMURAIGUNTO ARMY SUYA. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS THIS ORIGINAL VINTAGE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD WW2 ERA? See my other Japanese WWII items and antique arms and armor. Blade length/66.5cm. All fittings are complete and original in suite and with nothing missing. Please note that this sword was a general sword which used to carry a general tassel with it. In excellent condition no breaks or cracks. I ended up finding a complete civilian sword with a matched set. [1] Since that time, the historicity of the event has been hotly contested, often by Japanese nationalists or negationist historians who seek to invalidate the historiography of the Nanjing Massacre.[2]. On Jun-25-14 at 07:51:16 PDT. Antique Japanese Naval Officer Dress Sword WWII WW2 Saber w Sheath, Collectable. No rust, and few scratches. Happy bidding! It is the sword of the WW2. Japanese swords fall into many separate classes depending on length, curvature, and other determining factors. About matsukaze.japan We are the group formed by antiques collector or shop owner. WebWW2 Japanese Army Officers Shin Gunto Showa To Katana Sword Smith Signed Tang YAMADA TOSHI CHIKA Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sword displays beautifully and blade measures 26 + 1/4"from tip to guard or nagasa 25 + 1/4" Sword overall 38"with 9 + 7/8" handle This sword is totally original untouched and will be a great center piece for any military or sword collector. PAYMENT IS REQUESTED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF AUCTIONS END. Your sword has a military WW2 scabbard (saya) and your family provenance dates the sword to the war but it is possible the blade is much older as blades from all periods have been found in military mounts. We will combine multiple items for shipping if possible to save costs. There are a few very small micro nicks along the edge. MISSING PARTS NO FLAWS 2 TINY NICS NEEDS A POLISH. Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Officer sword (Kai-gunto). All of my items will fall into one of the following categories and always come from a smoke free and pet free home: Antique/Vintage/Used/New as with anything I cannot always find every defect in an item or guarantee operation or fit of any item(s) so ALL ITEMS EVER OFFERED are"A, Real Japanese Samurai Katana Sword MUMEI SHINOGIZUKURI in WW2 GUNTO KOSHIRAE, For Sale, For the true collector a vary nice Japanese NIHONTO. Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Officer sword (Kai-gunto). Duty and brokerage fees are non-refundable. If it is between two and three shaku, then it is usually a katana. A Real hand forged Gendaito blade and has one of the most amazing and wild hamon I have ever seen. The blade and the mountings are in. The Yasukuni Shrines forging group was established in 1933 and the smiths there took names beginning with Yasu such as Yasunori, Yasutoku, Yasuoki, and more. These are the smaller screws: 18.7x5.9 mm(workable width is 21.8mm. These type of swords are vary rare to get and we are proud to have one in owner collection. Japanese, Late WW2 Katana Army Officer's Sword Scabbard. They were then extradited to China and tried by the Nanjing War Crimes Tribunal. Good luck. USUAL WEAR DUE TO AGE. The Yasukuni Shrines forging group was established in 1933 and the smiths there took names beginning with Yasu such as Yasunori, Yasutoku, Yasuoki, and more. Its truly impressive can I send some pictures too you? Though elegant in appearance, they could of course not hope to compete with modern-day artillery and weaponry. 82.91 + 35.18 Postage + 16.58 VAT will apply. [14] Although he had believed the inspirational tales of hand-to-hand combat in his youth, after his own experience in the war he came to believe the killings were more likely brutal executions. Horimono : Bohi on both side. This sword is totally original untouched. Une croisire le long de la rivire et une baladesur les marchs flottants sur le Mekong. Th sword sheathes and draws well. WebThe first standard sword of the Japanese military was known as the ky gunt (, old military sword). We will combine shipping if possible. Ce circuit Nord Est du Vietnam la dcouverte des endroits insolites et hors du tourisme de masse. I also have 18" X 5" and 24" X 5" cases. Brought back from the war. Japanese, Late WW2 Katana Army Officer's Sword Scabbard. Good luck. Blade measures 28.25"from tip to guard or nagasa 27.5" Sword overall 40"with 11.5" handle. Murata Tsuneyoshi (18381921), a Japanese general who previously made guns, started making what was probably the first mass-produced substitute for traditionally made samurai swords. WebJapanese WWII NCO Swords Look here for daily deals on World War II Japanese NCO swords. Original covers, contents complete, good shape for the age, rare& GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC. whenever there is a space in air cargo. In one instance, Honda notes Japanese veteran Shintaro Uno's autobiographical description of the effect on his sword after consecutively beheading nine prisoners. Shipping cost $24 within North America. In A beautiful high-grade WW2 Shingunto mounts. On 23 August 2005, Tokyo District Court Judge Akio Doi dismissed the suit on the grounds that "The contest did occur, and was not fabricated by the media. Top weight/0.6cm. A lot of marvellous activities of all kinds can also be found within the itame metal gain hada of the blade. The saya release catch is very tight (wriggle the blade to free) but works. Japanese Japan WW2 Vintage Katana Sword Scabbard Sheath.
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