$7,800
Yasutsugu of Echizen Naval Officers Saber Model 1890, Edo, Tokyo, 17th century, "southern barbarian iron" blade with flat wide upper surface, good taper and shape, admiralty tassel, woven metallic cord, sake bottle knot with vertical red silk design, shagreen and brass-mounted scabbard, blade lg. 27 1/2 in. Note: An unofficial USMC 1945 document accompanies the lot.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-12-01