Shin-Gunto Katana

Imperial Japanese Army Officers Shin Gunto Katana (MANTETSU). Iron metal Saya - all original set up, blade 26inches and signed and dated - KOAISSIN (ASIA- ONE HEART) MANTETSU SAKU and SHOWA MIZUNOTO HITSUJI HARU (SPRING 1943). The Hamon is Suguha (straight line). In beautiful clean condition, original polish.  read more

Code: 50345

NCO Sword

Imperial Japanese Army NCO Sword with matching serial numbers, stamps of the Kokura Arsenal and inspection mark with the Kobe Shoten shop stamp.
Unusually sharp blade with some nicks along cutting edge, over all in really nice condition original paint and fittings.  read more

Code: 50343

Imperial Japanese Army KYU GUN-TO Officers sword

Very rare type 19 Company Officers sabre, nickel plated scabbard with leather field cover. Cavalry officers late 19th century, used in the Rosso and Manchuria Wars. Hand finished and fitted blade with matching numbers European style set up. Later favoured with Artillery Officers .Please note the Tassel is for display only and does not come with it.  read more

Code: 50029

Golden Kite Medal

Imperial Japan - Order of the Golden Kite 7th Class, in case with collar button. Some minor damage to case and no clasp.
Awarded for Distinguished Military Service, Rank rated and only issued to Japanese.  read more

Code: 50338

Cap Badges

Imperial Japanese Army issue soft cap and hat Badge.
Have original batch from factory, selling separates price is for 1 only.  read more

Code: 50337

Sword Tassel Army Officer

Imperial Japanese Sword Tassel / knot, pre - 1934 for Company Officer the Rank of LT to Captain used on Kyu - Gunto and sabres. In perfect like new condition.  read more

Code: 50328

Generals shoulder boards

Japanese Imperial Army Major Generals type 5 service shoulder boards, another really nice rare item bought in Japan.  read more

Code: 50327

Prisoners of SANTO TOMAS

Prisoners of SANTO TOMAS by Celia Lucas, book telling the story of Isla Corfield taken prisoner in Shanghai 1940 till her rescue in 1945 by the US Airborne.  read more

Code: 50324

Arm Band

Imperial Japan WW2 Army or Civilian Officers Arm Band, unknown but possibly Elec, Rikugun.  read more

Code: 50321

Chief Petty officers cap badge

Imperial Japanese Navy Chief Petty Officers Hat/Cap Badge.  read more

Code: 50054