Japanese made WWII Sword -Antique CHINESE Nationalist Army GENERAL Saber RARE!

Description: Bidders/Collectors: Click here to Sign up for my email newsletters to be kept informed of St. Croix Blades' new listings. __________________________________________________________________ St. Croix Blades buys Chinese, Japanese, and Middle Eastern swords! In need of an appraisal, or want to sell or consign your sword or entire collection? Pricing out an estate? Contact Us!71 5557 1 68 8 Description:1 exceedingly rare Chinese General’s sword with inscription. This rare piece would make an important addition to any premium collection. This sword was carried by a General of the Nationalist Chinese Army. This sword has a Chinese General's name inscribed on the blade. The General was Zhang Zongchang. General Zongchang gifted this sword, and others like it, to Army Generals serving under him to motivate them, and to keep them loyal to him. General Zongchang changed allegiances often--to sides which paid more, to the side that appeared to be winning, etc. On the reverse side of the blade the inscription reads 'When you encounter difficulties, be brave.'. This sword would have been carried as early as 1912, and as late as 1926. This sword was likely made towards the beginning of this time period, as there was greater Japanese influence/involvement, and also greater Japanese quality work (like is exhibited in this sword) near the beginning of this time period. Similarly, there was more Chinese influence in Chinese swords towards the end of this time period. As mentioned above, this sword was made in Japan for the Chinese. The handle has fine carving--and intricate nanako-type stippling on the backstrap made up of literally hundreds and hundreds of individually made textured tool marks. Please take a close look at the detail in the photos. This sword has a cutting edge of 26 1/8" (66.3 cm) as measured from the blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki. Condition:This sword is in good condition. A handsome sword. Some strands of the handle wire are missing. The blade developed rust over the years. The rust was later removed. There is some pitting remaining. The blade can be re-polished. I can put the buyer in touch with a polisher who can polish it for around $1200 if the buyer chooses to pay for a polish. This offering represents the rare opportunity to purchase an original ca.1912-1926 Chinese Army General’s Sword gifted by General Zhang Zongchang. For international transactions, you may be responsible for duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees as required by your country's laws. I have built my reputation on customer service and honesty. Please leave 5-star feedback--if you don't feel comfortable leaving 5-star feedback on all four evaluation points (item as described, communication, shipping time, & shipping and handling charges), please contact me before leaving feedback so that I can make it right. If your concerns aren't addressed to your satisfaction, please return the item for a refund. I want to make sure all of my customers are happy with their purchase(s). Thank you for your business! Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Bidders and/or buyers of knives, swords, or multi-tools (with knife blade components) must be 18 years of age or older. If you are bidding on this item(s) and/or purchasing this item, you assert that you are 18 years of age or older--and you assert that you can legally purchase, take delivery of, and own this knife/knives or multi-tool(s) in the State in which you live. For international bidders/purchasers, by bidding on (or purchasing), you assert that you may legally purchase and own this knife/knives, sword, or multi-tool(s) in the Country in which you live. You also assert that you may receive this knife/knives, sword, or multi-tool(s) from the U.S., and that if you have this item shipped to your country and your Customs service does not allow this item to be received by citizens of your country--and the knife, sword, or multi-tool is then confiscated, by bidding on or purchasing this item you accept full responsibility for this loss. Of course, knives, swords, and multi-tools with knife blades and or saws, etc, are sharp and/or dangerous in other ways. Caution must be exercised when using and handling knives and multi-tools. By bidding on or purchasing this item, you accept all responsibility for any injury caused by or with the use of this knife/knives, swords, and/or multi-tool(s). You agree to hold the seller harmless from any responsibility of injury caused by or with the use of this item. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 3500 USD

Location: Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin

End Time: 2024-11-20T23:10:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 48.95 USD