Object: Imperial Japanese Navy dirk of the type traditionally catalogued as the 1883 pattern.

A representative example of Japanese naval sidearms, retaining the characteristic fittings and overall form associated with this pattern.

Dating: “1883” refers to the pattern/type identification in the earlier Yamazakura catalogue and should not be taken as the manufacture date of this individual dirk without further evidence.

Condition: Please study the photographs carefully; they form an integral part of the description.