A 1920-1940 Type 19 Kyū Guntō Japanese Army Officer’s Sword Archive A Pre First War 13th

A Pre First War 13th Regiment Cap Badge c

one clasp: Fenian Raid 1866

then discharged to the Convalescent Depot at Mustapha on November 19th and finally admitted to New Zealand General Hospital in Cairo on December 7th

gilt almost entirely worn off due to age and wear

marked 'Braca Knaus

A 1920-1940 Type 19 Kyū Guntō Japanese Army Officer’s Sword Archive A Pre First War 13thThis is an attractive Type 19 Ky Gunt Japanese Army Officers sword dating to 1920 1940; measuring 99. 2 cm with the scabbard on, this officers sword features a very well preserved 83 cm long nickel plated magnetic blade with a semi sharp tip. The blade is unmarked but exhibits a beautiful faux temper lines by the edge on both sides of the blade. The thin brown leather blade washer remains fully intact and attached to the sword. The fittings are