Military Swords of Japan 1868-1945 Ebony Serial #10

Serial #10

Knurled brass butt cap with waterproof "O" ring seal and compass installed

Near mint condition (there is a slight separation between liner and back spring at butt end of handle)

Near mint condition (there are several pin head size dings in the front side boslter)

Military Swords of Japan 1868-1945 Ebony Serial #10This well written paperback book is a wealth of information on Japanese swords of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are many detailed diagrams and black and white photographs of all parts of the swords, along with wonderful descriptions. Anyone with an interest in Japanese swords after the Samurai era will find this a useful tome. Printed in 1995, 127 pages Near mint condition (there is slight fading on the spine)