Orders, Decorations & Medals - Militaria
Lot 5092 Session 18 (2.30pm Friday) Orders, Decorations & Medals - Militaria
Estimate $2,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $2,700
JAPANESE KATANA, in shirasaya, blade signed 'Katsu Mitsu', signature folded over and reset into tang (orikaeshi-Mei meaning Turned-back signature), three tang holes, Koto period pre 1600s, Japanese custom's certificate wrapped around shirasaya. Good blade, very fine - extremely fine.
Together with NTHK (Nihon Token Hozon Kai) authentication papers and very large black metal and mesh carry case with locks and foam padded interior.
Ex Derrick Inman Collection.
Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia.
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