AUCTION 43: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

A JAPANESE 20TH C. POLICE PARADE (DRESS) SWORD

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $150 - $200

Buyer's premium:

A Japanese 1930s – 1940s police parade sword with cherry blossom ornament on the brass handle and wire-wrapped grip. The blade is slightly curved. The scabbard has a small dent toward the tip.

This sword was manufactured and issued to higher-ranking officers of the Police Department.

L: 37 1/4 in., (94.5 cm.)

Condition: Scabbard pitted.