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Pre-War Japanese Police Officer's Parade Saber

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD
Pre-War Japanese Police Officer's Parade Saber
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Pre-War Japanese Police Officer's Parade Saber, with correct black wool sword knot. The 26'' blade is nickel plated with a single fuller, and brass habaki at the base of the blade. Brass guard is decorated with pierce designs of cherry blossoms and branches. Backstrap has the police badge star sunburst at the top, cherry blossom and floral designs down the back, and cherry blossoms on both sides. Grip is made of grooved horn with triple wire wrapping that is nice and tight. There is a push-button lock retainer at the base of the grip. Knot has a black acorn ball with a woven wool strap. Scabbard is nickel plated with one hanging ring. Overall length is 33.5''. Condition is very good, the blade showing light age and minor rust spotting, with some runner marks. Guard shows remnants of a gold gilt finish in protected recesses. Grip is in very good condition with all the wire wrapping intact. Scabbard shows several dents, dings, and scratches, but the plated finish is still in very good condition. Est.: $200-$300.