A few examples of appraisal values for
WORLD WAR 2 JAPANESE SWORD

• SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War II
  SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War II era Japanese officer's sword. Hilt appears shellacked. Metal scabbard 35''l. overall.
• JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S
  JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII Officer's Sword
• JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S
  JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII Officer's Sword,
• JAPANESE KAI GUNTO SWORD WORLD
  JAPANESE KAI GUNTO SWORD WORLD WAR IIWorld War II Japanese kai gunto sword with sheath. Swords of this kind were produced for the Imperial Japanese navy and army during World War II. The wooden scabbard has a rayskin wrapping and is decorated with three metal bands, two with mounting rings, ending with a metal cap that resembles the decoration at the top of the hilt. The Tsuka (hilt) of the sword is wrapped in a brown cloth which forms diamond-shaped openings. Three metal ornaments with cherry blossom designs are visible in these diamond openings. The tsuba is decorated with a cherry blossom band with a rayed design on the top and underside. Marked on the top of the pommel. Keywords: Katana, wakizashi Blade length: 26 3/4 in. Overall length: 38 3/4 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• Japanese Ceremonial Sword WW II
  Japanese Ceremonial Sword WW II Japanese sword with tag ebonized grip with wire and gilt handle silvered sheath.
• SWORD. World War II Japanese-style
  SWORD. World War II Japanese-style katana. Faux rayskin grips tang is marked. Metal scabbard. 39.25''l. overall. The blade measures 24 3/4''l. Tip has two small chips one directly at the very point of the tip.
• WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S
  WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII Type 94 military sword, the 27" bright steel blade with Japanese character markings appearing only on the blade tang (nakajo) which is covered by a wood handle with silk wrapping, see tang photos, blade in very good condition without nicks, the guard is black steel, a forward mekuji peg a black threaded screw, the rear a wood peg, housed in a dark finish wood interior steel scabbard with no markings, overall: approx 38.5"l; 4.05lbs total
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA)
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA) world war two fittings including leather saya cover approximately 28'' slight curve blade wavy temper line with rounded peaks silver family crest on tsuka unsigned tang appears to be late Edo to early Meiji period.
• JAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO ERA MILITARY
  JAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO ERA MILITARY SWORDJAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO ERA MILITARY SWORD, 27" slight curve blade, copper habaki, brass tsuba, cloth cord wrapped rayskin grip, chrysanthemum menuki, copper and brass kabuto-gane. Scabbard is metal with black lacquer, single hanger and toe guard. Overall length (in scabbard) 38 1/2".
• A Japanese sword mounted for WWII
  A Japanese sword mounted for WWII use with leather covered service scabbard, total length 103cm with some paperwork
• Japanese WWII sergeant's sword with
  Japanese WWII sergeant's sword with scabbard; metal wrapped and embossed handle gives impression of fabric and shagreen, spring latch attaches handle to tsuba, old painted surface on scabbard. Sword 36"L. Blade 27 /14"L. Wear on scabbard.
• World War II Officer's Sword
  World War II Officer's Sword Japanese, 20th century, type 98 shin gunto, unmarked blade, nagasa (blade length) 28-3/4 in., nagako (tang) 8-3/4 in., sori (curvature) 7/8 in., hi (groove), kaki-nagashi, hamon (temper line), chu-suguha, yasumire (file marks), kiri, nakagojiri (butt end of tang), kiri, fuchi, tsuba and seppa stamped "143", gilt copper habaki, metal scabbard with olive finish, total sword length 37-1/2 in., 42 in. in scabbard,
• JAPANESE WWII PERIOD SHIN GUNTO
  JAPANESE WWII PERIOD SHIN GUNTO KATANA SWORD Japanese World War II period Shin Gunto katana sword, type 95, the forged steel blade struck serial number "134499" and signed, the brown-painted faux shagreen and cloth wrapping handle with gilt and cherry blossom flower accents and bearing a lock pin which latches to the iron scabbard. Sheathed: 38" L x 2.75" W x 2.5" D.
• JAPANESE KATANA SAMURAI SWORD (LONG
  JAPANESE KATANA SAMURAI SWORD (LONG SWORD) world war two fittings approximately 26'' slight curve blade straight temper line signed tang Chu tip silver overlay habaki green metal Saya blade appears to be meiji period.
• JAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO ERA NCO
  JAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO ERA NCO SWORDJAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO ERA NCO SWORD, having a 26 1/4" slight curve blade with narrow deep fuller, alloy grip with traces of brown and gold paint, stacked cannonball and Suya marks, serial #8963. Lot includes metal sheath without latch.
• Japanese officer's katana sword
  Japanese officer's katana sword in WWII-era leather-covered scabbard the blade 28 1/4 in. L.; 37 3/4 in. L. overall Estimate $ 300-400
• Japanese sword in WWII-era military
  Japanese sword in WWII-era military mounts the markings obscured; the blade 26 5/8 in. L, tang 7 5/8 in. L.
• JAPANESE WWII GUNTO SWORD:
  JAPANESE WWII GUNTO SWORD: LEATHER WRAPPED Japanese World War II officer's katana sword with: leather wrapped wooden scabbard, brass hanging point, brass pommel guard &hand guard(cherry blossom ornamented) narrow strips of rayskin over the non lacquered cloth wound, wooden hilt L: 24 1/4"(61.5 cm) Collection of a private New Jersey collector Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: signs of obvious use including several dings in the blade, wear to the leather scabbard wrapping,signs of aging in the ray skin strips as well as the fabric winding
• WWII-ERA JAPANESE SWORDJapanese
  WWII-ERA JAPANESE SWORDJapanese sword, 26.25" bright steel blade with crosshatched collar (habaki), floral decorated brass tsuba, green silk wrapping over ray skin, the blade tang (nakajo) with Japanese characters, housed in black lacquered wood scabbard, overall: approx 37"l, 2.5lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• WWII ERA JAPANESE SWORD W/ BRONZE
  WWII ERA JAPANESE SWORD W/ BRONZE MOUNTSJapanese officer's sword and scabbard, WWII era. Bronze pommel, ray skin grip wrapped in silk threads, tsuba with five petal flowers at each corner, metal scabbard with bronze mounts, blade has unsigned tang. Brought back with returning soldier serving in the Pacific campaign in WWII. Blade 27 1/2" length. Condition: Overall very good condition for age, blade with a few very slight nicks.
• TWO SWORDS. Japan 2nd
  TWO SWORDS. Japan 2nd quarter-20th century. World War II with similar brass guards and composition grips. One has a family crest with hawk feathers on the backstrap. With scabbards 35 1/2'' 37''l.
• WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S
  WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII Type 94 military sword, the 27" bright steel blade with Japanese character markings appearing only on the blade tang (nakajo) covered by a wood handle with silk wrapping over ray skin, blade in very good condition without nicks, the guard (tsuba) and fuchi are brass with cherry blossom decoration, brass accented pommel (kashira) housed in a lacquered maroon finish scabbard with some loss and no markings, overall: approx 39"l; 2.5lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S
  WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII Type 94 military sword, the 27" bright steel blade with Japanese character markings appearing only on the blade tang (nakajo) which is covered by a wood handle with silk wrapping, blade in very good condition without nicks, the guard is black steel, a forward mekuji peg a black threaded screw, the rear a wood peg, housed in a black finish wood interior metal scabbard, likely aluminum, with no markings, overall: approx 39"l; 3.5lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S
  WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII Type 94 military sword, the 27" bright steel blade with Japanese character markings appearing only on the blade tang (nakajo), which is covered by a wood handle with green silk wrapping done in a non traditional manner, blade in very good condition without nicks, the guard is black steel, housed in a wood interior scabbard that has been wrapped in wide adhesive vinyl, lacking pommel cap (kashira), overall: approx 38"l, 2.5lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S
  WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII Type 94 military sword, the 27" bright steel blade, the nakajo covered by a wood handle with silk wrapping over ray skin, blade in very good condition without nicks, the guard is black steel, housed in light brown finish wood interior metal scabbard with no markings, overall: approx 39"l, 3.5lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S
  WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII Type 94 military sword, the 27" bright steel blade with Japanese character markings appearing only on the blade tang (nakajo), which is covered by a wood handle with silk wrapping over ray skin, blade in very good condition without nicks, the guard is black steel, housed in light brown finish wood interior metal scabbard with no markings, the lock is present but locking button, overall: approx 39"l; 3.5lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• WWII Japanese Samurai Sword This
  WWII Japanese Samurai Sword This katana has a 26" unsigned blade and standard military mounts. Condition: Very good.
• JAPANESE KATANA (SAMURAI SWORD)
  JAPANESE KATANA (SAMURAI SWORD) world war two fittings approximately 24'' curved blade with wavy temper line Chu tip silver overlay habaki dark brown signed tang with two holes (one used for currant tsuka) six seppa silver medallion inlayed in kashiri (pommel) that resembles Ando (Oda-Tokugawa) crest appears to be Edo period.
• WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S
  WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII military sword, the 28" bright steel blade is straighter than the Type 94 & 95, possible Japanese character marking appearing only on the blade tang (nakajo) next to the rear mekuji hole, the wood handle with silk wrapping, blade in very good condition without nicks, the guard (tsuba) is black steel, the pommel (kashira) is capped with an engraved tree at the end, housed in a brown leather scabbard with metal throat, center band and toe, lacking one band, overall: approx 40.5"l; 3lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• 19TH C. JAPANESE KATANA SWORD BLADE
  19TH C. JAPANESE KATANA SWORD BLADE Fine Blade in WWII officers mounts and scabbard, family descent, signed on tang, inscribed on gilt habaki retaining old tsuka with menuki and gilt tsuba, but housed in a NCO model 98 shin-gunto regulation painted scabbard with bronze fittings. 24" blade.
• WWII JAPANESE ARMY
  WWII JAPANESE ARMY SWORDDESCRIPTION: WWII Japanese Army sword with sheath. Stamped: "65758" at one side of blade and two character Japanese markings at the other side. Sheath stamped: "65758" CIRCA: 1920-1940s ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: (Sword): L: 35.25" x W: 4.5" (With Sheath) L: 37" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
• JAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO ERA NCO
  JAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO ERA NCO SWORDJAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO ERA NCO SWORD, having 26 3/8" slight curve blade, with deep narrow fuller, collar marked with stacked cannonball mark and unknown mark, alloy grip with traces of brown and gold paint, olive color latching metal scabbard, serial #68454.
• WWII Japanese army officer's sword,
  WWII Japanese army officer's sword, shin-gunto with cherry blossom theme (symbol of Japanese army), tang with inscriptions both sides and Showa stamp, hamon is ko-midare based on suguha , mounts stamped "7" and "4", "shaking hands" sarute, cord wrapped ray skin hilt, silver compounded Igeta on top of kabuto-gane , sword in scabbard 40-1/2 in., blade dimensions: nagase (length), 26-1/2 in.; nakugo (tang), 9-1/4 in.; sori (curvature), 5/8 in. Blade with some corrosion, one nick to cutting edge, some corrosion and wear to sword mounts, scabbard with wear and dents, soiling to ito (wrapping). The Estate of Joel H. and Alice Radcliffe, Greensboro, North Carolina.
• WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S
  WWII JAPANESE TYPE 94 OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese WWII Type 94 military sword, the 27" bright steel blade with Japanese character markings appearing only on the blade tang (nakajo) which is covered by a wood handle with silk wrapping over ray skin, blade in very good condition without nicks, the guard (tsuba) and pommel is brass with cherry blossom decoration, housed in scuffed brown leather scabbard, overall: approx 39.5"l; 3lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• WWII ERA JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER'S
  WWII ERA JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORDJapanese Naval Officer's Kai-gunto sword with Shinogi Zukuri blade shape, lacquered black scabbard with gilt brass metal mounts and cloth wrapped metal handle. Blade measures 26 3/4" L. 38 1/4" L. Early 20th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Slight scattered wear/losses to scabbard, largest area 17 3/4" on side. Gilt brass metal mounts loose. Some white residue/markings present to blade, largest area 1/2".
• WORLD WAR TWO TYPE 95 JAPANESE
  WORLD WAR TWO TYPE 95 JAPANESE NCO SAMURAI SWORDWORLD WAR TWO TYPE 95 JAPANESE NCO SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA), 27 1/2" slight curve machine made blade with blood groove, cast aluminum grip painted brown, silver and gold with scabbard locking button, solid plain iron tsuba, metal scabbard painted olive/brown, serial number 64851 on both sword and scabbard.