The steel blade, 66cm long, with pierced iron Tsuba, cord wrapped ray skin hilt with two dragon Menuki and parcel-gilt Kashira, with later leather WW2 leather scabbard, 93.5cm long overall; Together with a later Mariner’s sailcloth case
Handed to Major Alan Cooper of the East Kent Regiment, known as The Buffs, shortly after the surrender of the Japanese in World War Two, August 1945. The carrying bag was reputedly stitched by a crew member of the Landing Craft Tank that Major Cooper commanded.
Condition report:
The steel blade with various small nibbles to the edge and some oxidization. The hilt removable with no signature beneath.
A leather collar probably concealing the Fuchi.
Some minor spots of oxidization wear and rubbing overall.
Leather scabbard dating from the World War Two. General light scuffs and scratches.
The blade is approx 67cm long and the leather scabbard 70cm high.
