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154 - Katana sword with a blade from the late Muromachi–early Edo period (16th–17th century), mounted in Shin Guntō Type 98 koshirae for officers, with a short blade, Japan, World War II period, steel, leather, Japanese sword (Katana), mounted in military koshirae, with a leather-covered scabbard, characteristic of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II (Shin Guntō Model 98, Ryakushiki type). The blade dates from the late Muromachi to early Edo period (16th–17th century) and was made using traditional forging and hardening methods (Tamahagane steel). It was later remounted in an Imperial Japanese Army officer’s military mount for use during World War II. The habaki (collar at the base of the blade) bears the insignia of the Yotsubishi family/clan (four diamonds). The ensemble shows patina and wear consistent with its age, l=90 cm
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Katana sword with a blade from the late Muromachi–early Edo period (16th–17th century), mounted in Shin Guntō Type 98 koshirae for officers, with a short blade, Japan, World War II period, steel, leather, Japanese sword (Katana), mounted in military koshirae, with a leather-covered scabbard, characteristic of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II (Shin Guntō Model 98, Ryakushiki type). The blade dates from the late Muromachi to early Edo period (16th–17th century) and was made using traditional forging and hardening methods (Tamahagane steel). It was later remounted in an Imperial Japanese Army officer’s military mount for use during World War II. The habaki (collar at the base of the blade) bears the insignia of the Yotsubishi family/clan (four diamonds). The ensemble shows patina and wear consistent with its age, l=90 cm
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