Object: Japanese Imperial Navy-style kai-gunto retaining a naval tassel.

The sword is notable for the survival of its tassel and for an unusual koiguchi noted in the earlier Yamazakura catalogue. These details make the mounts particularly useful for comparative study within Japanese military sword collecting.

No additional maker, date or service provenance is asserted in this revised entry beyond what can presently be supported by the catalogue record and photographs.

Condition: The earlier catalogue described the sword as being in notably good condition. Please study the photographs carefully; they form an integral part of the description.