Best of the Best 18

Best of the Best 18

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Large collection of imperial and Soviet Russian medals and weapons. German WWII items from the estate of an important California collector in mint condition. Historical shamshir belonging to a Tipu Sultan. Imperial German Damascus swords. Rare antique pistols. French and British swords from the Napoleonic Wars era. Fine Ottoman Empire swords and daggers.

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German Wwii Hy Members Belt Buckle By Assmann Rzm M4/39

Lot # 116C (Sale Order: 176 of 500)      

German wwii hy members belt buckle by assmann rzm m4/39...more

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Hi Grade Imperial Japanese Navy Kai-gunto Custom Made Signed

Lot # 117 (Sale Order: 177 of 500)      

This is truly a one of a kind early, custom ordered, imperial japanese navy kai-gunto. Given the overall quality of the custom made swords same'gawa scabbard and the use ...moreof the very early alternating sun burst ray dai seppa for the tsuba it can almost be assured that the owner of this sword was of high rank and probably very wealthy. The nearly spotless blade has only a very minor, light area of darkening along the edge of the monouchi near its tip which is noted for accuracies sake. The tang is signed but not dated. This is an exceptional example. Full length 39 inches blade length 27 inches

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Japanese Army Type 98 Shingunto Kanezane Hot Stamped Tang

Lot # 118 (Sale Order: 178 of 500)      

Imperial japanese army type 98 shingunto sword made and signed by the famous wwii showa period swordsmith asano kanezane. Kanezane was known for making superior quality s...morewords and one of the few allowed the use of a "kokuin" hot stamp found at the bottom of his sword tangs. Known as the "turtle" stamp in collector circles. This sword is typical of kanezane works. It has no detrimental flaws, bends, etc. , and is in overall excellent condition and comes complete with a company grade officers tassel. The sword is signed seki ju fujiwara kanezane saku & kokuin. Full length 40 inches blade length 27 inches

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Japanese Wwii Old Family Samurai Blade In Type 98 Mounts

Lot # 119 (Sale Order: 179 of 500)      

This is an old edo period signed samurai katana partially remounted into imperial japanese army type 98 officers shingunto mounts. This example still retains its traditio...morenal samurai style handle which is regularly seen with such swords. The blade is free of any fatal flaws and the surface and temper line activity can be readily seen. Full length 40 inches blade length 28 inches

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Japanese Wwii Signed & Papered Early Type 98 Shingunto

Lot # 119A (Sale Order: 180 of 500)      

This is an early imperial japanese army type 98 shingunto with a pierced tsuba that is signed and papered by the nthk. This old samurai blade dates to the kan-bun period ...more(1661 to 1672). It is signed "higo no kami fujiwara hirotaka". The blade has no fatal flaws and all activity such as the surface grain pattern and tempering remain clearly visible. Hirotaka was an echizen province smith and this sword was given a relatively high 70 point rating. This is a desirable sword made by a sought after smith that has survived many wars, battles, and conflicts. Full length 40 inches blade length 27. 5 inches

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Very Fine Japanes Papered And Mounted Taisho Era Tachi & Shirasaya

Lot # 120 (Sale Order: 181 of 500)      

This is an extremely well made, long, thick, and robust tachi mounted sword blade attributed to the matsamura masakatsu ibanagi school of swordsmithing. This blade has ti...moreghtly packed straight flowing masame grain and a medium straight ito suguha temper line. It was purposely made to order to look like an old koto era blade. The tachi mounts are completely comprised of brass plates embossed with the tokugawa era aoi mon. The sword is also accompanied with a quality shirasaya covered in sayagaki and recent nbthk papers. Full length 40. 5 inches blade length 28 inches

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Seldom Encountered Wedge Shaped Armor Piercing Tanto With Nbthk Papers

Lot # 121 (Sale Order: 182 of 500)      

Signed and peppered example of a most unusual shape and form of an armor piercing tanto. These thick, heavy, and uniquely wedge shaped blades are rarely encountered, espe...morecially signed. So unique in design the true name of this style shape is unknown. Having a cutting edge of 6 1/2" and a thickness of 1/2" at its widest point then tapers down a full 4"'s to it's very pointed tip. One can see what a formidable weapon this would be against padded cloth, leather, or steel plate and mail. This blade is in very good old original polish with an easily seen grain pattern and very defined temper. The temper of this blade is straight along the top to the tip, extending rearwards to the last 2 1/2 inches where it turns into 5 highly defined ridge which then disappear beneath its upper habaki. Unlike a few of the known examples of this type blade this one is signed kanechika and is complete papers attesting to its originality by japanese nihon bijutsu token hozon kyokai, aka the nbthk. Full length 11. 5 inches blade length 7 inches

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Important Japanese Papered Kashu Itetsugu 1886 Kyu-gunto

Lot # 122 (Sale Order: 183 of 500)      

Officially papered and in nearly mint condition this model 1886 imperial japanese army officers kyu-gunto has been attributed to the famous early muromachi period (1394/1...more428) swordsmith of kaga province iyetsugu. It rarely gets better than this folks! Here we have an incredible sword with everything already done for you. Absolutely nothing more is needed except to display it in your own tokonoma room. Mounted in pristine kyu-gunto mounts and perfectly polished, the sword comes complete with a high quality shirasaya completed with sayagaki. This had to have been a bitter pill for the japanese officer to surrender. The blade is in perfect polish, is ubu, has a long tip and gorgeous bohi that begins just above the silver foil habaki and tapers down to a point towards the tip. This ensemble will not disappoint, we're sure of it. Full length 36. 5 inches blade length 25 inches

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Russian Sino Japanese Ija War Trophy Sword 1904

Lot # 123 (Sale Order: 184 of 500)      

Presented here is a very unusual old, interesting, and signed, japanese samurai sword mounted in imperial japanese army kyu gunto mounts with a field capture or surrender...more inscription engraved in cyrillic russian and dated december 7th 1904. With this date and a translation the sword should be fully researchable as to the battle in which it was taken and those involved. While the blade itself is clean and free of any real damage the scabbard is covered in a light surface rust needing a proper cleaning/restoration along with a light oiling which would benefit it greatly. The sword release button does still function. The blade fits the scabbard well which has probably been what helped preserve it. Included with the sword is a length of it hanger strapping. Full length 35 inches blade length 21. 5 inches

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Sino Russian War Ija Kyu Gunto Sword

Lot # 124 (Sale Order: 185 of 500)      

Hand forged japanese army officers kyu gunto sword as used during the sino russian war all the way into wwii. This blade remains in good condition with no fatal flaws and...more a dent free scabbard. The tip is age darkened but restorable. Of particular note and desirability is that the blade has grooves running the entire length on both sides of its cutting edge. Missing from this sword is the scabbard blade release button but the plus side is that it has a real silver family crest applied to the back strap of the two handed hilt. Also still attached to this sword is it's officers sword knot. Full length 38. 5 inches blade length 26. 5 inches

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Japanese Wwii Type 98 Shingunto With Old Signed Samurai Blade

Lot # 124A (Sale Order: 186 of 500)      

Full length 39. 5 inches blade length 27. 5 inches...more

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Formosa Taiwan Government General Officials Sword Grouping

Lot # 125 (Sale Order: 187 of 500)      

On offer is this grouping consisting of a scarce japanese 1899 pattern government official of formosa (taiwan) sword, the officials personal photo album, and assorted smo...moreking implements. 1899 pattern formosa officials swords are very similar in appearance to imperial japanese navy parade sabers except for the diamond shaped lozenge attached to the handle back strap located mid section on both sides of the grip. This example has a graying blade with some dark spotting and fullers running the length of the blade. Still attached to this sword is it's original but heavily frayed sword knot. Although machine made this blade incorporates a habaki unlike some others. Included with this offering is the japanese officials personal photo album containing numerous black and white photographs along with a chinese style water pipe, a tobacco pipe along with its detached mouthpiece, and what appears to be a pipe pickling with one other unknown item. Full length 34 inches blade length 26 inches

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Imperial Japanese Wwii Navy 1883 Pattern Parade Sword

Lot # 126 (Sale Order: 188 of 500)      

This 1883 pattern imperial japanese navy parade sword is one of two brought home by an american military police major who was stationed at sagamo prison from 1945 to 1952...more and responsible for the overseeing of japanese war criminals such as hideki tojo and others. The sword is in overall very good condition with a bright nickel plated machine made blade. Full length 34 inches blade length 27 inches

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Imperial Japanese Wwii Navy 1883 Pattern Parade Sword

Lot # 127 (Sale Order: 189 of 500)      

Imperial japanese wwii navy 1883 pattern parade sword full length 31. 5 inches blade length 26 inches...more

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Imperial Japanese Wwii Navy Kai Gunto Katana Naval Sword Signed Samurai Blade

Lot # 127A (Sale Order: 190 of 500)      

Imperial japanese wwii navy kai gunto katana naval sword signed samurai blade full length 39 inches blade length 25. 5 inches...more

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Unusual Japanese Wwii Hand Forged Japanese Military Sword

Lot # 128 (Sale Order: 191 of 500)      

This is an unusually made and shaped wwii hand forged sword mounted in civilian mounts with army style menuki, dark green handle wrap, plain copper fittings, and a leathe...morer covered wood combat scabbard. This was most likely carried by a civilian working for the imperial japanese army that was required to carry a sword. The blade of this sword appears to be made by a novice swordsmith. It has some minor flaws here and there, none of which are fatal, and appears to be made using the sanmai or three layer technique. It is wide between cutting edge and spine and somewhat short. It is unsigned but adorned with horimono carving depicting a fern leaf and bud. The temper line is the shape of undulating waves. This is an interesting study piece. Full length 38 inches blade length 22. 5 inches

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Japanese Wwii Pilot Or Tanker Wakizashi With Leather Combat Cover

Lot # 129 (Sale Order: 192 of 500)      

Japanese wwii pilot or tanker wakizashi with leather combat cover full length 24 inches blade length 15. 5 inches...more

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Top Quality Japanese Samurai Wakizashi In High End Signed Mounts

Lot # 129A (Sale Order: 193 of 500)      

This japanese sword is a real sleeper! Believed to be made in the mihara school tradition this sword remains unsigned, uncut, and with two mekugiana. With no fatal flaws ...moreand a virtually perfect blade it is expected by qualified authorities to draw strong papers and be of high value. Not only is the sword itself of very good quality but so are its fittings which are signed and also expected to pull strong papers just by themselves. Nothing needs to be done to this sword as it is sound in all aspects. All it now needs is to be submitted for shinsa and considered for fresh polish and new shirasaya. Full length 28 inches blade length 20 inches

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Japanese Edo Heavy Signed True Fighters Samurai Wakizashi Sword

Lot # 130 (Sale Order: 194 of 500)      

This is an edo period signed wakizashi built with the intention for use in real battle. The signed blade has an uncut tang with two mounting holes. It has no fatal flaws ...moreand is equipped with a solid, heavy and thick guard of very good quality. The scabbard is covered in a clear lacquered chipped abalone shell reinforced over its entirety with brass mounts. Included with this sword is it's almost always missing utility knife which fits into a "pocket" built into the scabbard. This is a heavy duty sword designed to withstand heavy duty work. Full length 23. 5 inches blade length 16 inches

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Fine Japanese Antique Boys Tachi Sword

Lot # 130A (Sale Order: 195 of 500)      

Fine japanese antique boys tachi sword. Full length 24. 5 inches. Blade length 16 inches....more

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Uncommon Japanese Edo Ken Tanto With A Secondary Side Folding Blade

Lot # 131 (Sale Order: 196 of 500)      

This highly unusual ken style double edged tanto of sankaku shape with a secondary side folding single edge blade located in its handle. While in deccut condition for it'...mores age both blades are out of polish and age toned to gray with the folding blade showing deep brown age patina along its spine. The black lacquered koshirae is exaggerated in length with both handle and scabbard fitting made of russet iron. The guard is made of black horn. The scabbard is fit with utility knife type pockets on both sides which are wider in size than normal, and thought to have contained other specialty type items for use with whatever this unusual item was used or intended for. Full length 21. 5 inches blade length 8 inches

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Rare Japanese Tanto Kaiken

Lot # 131A (Sale Order: 197 of 500)      

Rare japanese ainu people tanto kaiken full length 12 inches blade length 4 inches...more

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Nicely Mounted Japanese Edo Samurai Wakizashi

Lot # 132 (Sale Order: 198 of 500)      

Edo period wakizashi in good original polish with easily seen surface grain and edge tempering this nicely preserved example retains its original silk bound handle wrappi...moreng and is mounted with both soft mixed metal as well as iron fittings. Of special note is that the habaki is made using silver foil. The black lacquer scabbard has a pocket for a kozuka side knife which is missing. Attached to the scabbard is an original silk sageo cord used to secure it to the obi/belt. Condition is good with no fatal flaws. Full length 18. 5 inches. Blade length 12 inches.

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Japanese Koto Period Tanto In Desirable Scarce Shape

Lot # 132A (Sale Order: 199 of 500)      

This is a beautiful, old kyoto/muromachi period tanto with a highly desirable kanmuri otoshi shape. The blade is in excellent polish and is signed. It comes complete with...more both a high grade shirasaya and wooden tsunagi blade. Also included is the swords perfect condition traditional koshirae. Both the handle and saya are covered in same' which is stingray skin. While the handle is in the traditional unwrapped rough/natural skin style the saya is finished in the shaved and polished shagreen style. Included with the set is its purple silk storage bag. Full length 14. 5 inches blade length 8 inches

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Fine Japanese Koto Period Samurai Long Yari

Lot # 133 (Sale Order: 200 of 500)      

The tang is long, thick and practical. The long kerubi is characteristic of old yaari. Full length 28 inches blade length 10 inches...more

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