Japan - WW2 period. - Sword mounting

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Japanese gunto-ashi sword hanger for a kyu-gunto/ shin-gunto military sword from the WW2 era, made in heavy leather with a bronze or brass clip and decorated with Japanese motifs such as sakura, authentic Imperial Japanese Army piece for an NCO, with total length including leather about 11.5 cm and width about 3 cm (weight 58 g).

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Japanese sword hanger, gunto-ashi, for the sword or saber in kyū-gunto style, and the shin-gunto katana, a new military sword WW2 1871-1945. From the IJA (Imperial Japanese Army / of the Empire of Japan). For a non-commissioned officer. Such hangers were hung on the belt strap to carry the gunto military sword at the sheath.

Made of heavy harness leather, a metal clip of bronze or brass, decorated with Japanese motifs such as sakura, cherry blossoms and other symbolism (sometimes in silver or gilded). With arsenal stamp and numbers (No. 83). In very good and working condition. Sword hangers for gunto are rare and are rarely offered.
Very nice. To complete your gunto. The clip works very well, the springs are tight.

Total length (including the leather) approx. 11.5 cm
Width approx. 3 cm
Weight 58 grams

No shipping to Russia, Belarus, China, USA, UK, Asia.

Japanese sword hanger, gunto-ashi, for the sword or saber in kyū-gunto style, and the shin-gunto katana, a new military sword WW2 1871-1945. From the IJA (Imperial Japanese Army / of the Empire of Japan). For a non-commissioned officer. Such hangers were hung on the belt strap to carry the gunto military sword at the sheath.

Made of heavy harness leather, a metal clip of bronze or brass, decorated with Japanese motifs such as sakura, cherry blossoms and other symbolism (sometimes in silver or gilded). With arsenal stamp and numbers (No. 83). In very good and working condition. Sword hangers for gunto are rare and are rarely offered.
Very nice. To complete your gunto. The clip works very well, the springs are tight.

Total length (including the leather) approx. 11.5 cm
Width approx. 3 cm
Weight 58 grams

No shipping to Russia, Belarus, China, USA, UK, Asia.

Details

Country of origin
Japan
Material
Bronze, Leather, Silver
Condition
Very good +
Height
11.5 cm
Width
3 cm
Military Context
Yes
Army unit
WW2 period.
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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Objects sold
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