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Fri, Apr 23, 2010 06:00PM EDT
Lot 1086

Important WWII Japanese surrender sword, presented

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for
$2,808
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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Important WWII Japanese surrender sword, presented by Japanese General Yasuji Okamura to Chinese General Ho Ying-Chin at the Nanjing surrender ceremony, September 9, 1945, the sword was later presented by General Ho Ying-Chin to Moral Re-Armament leader, Frank Buchman, blade - 26 3/4" l. Provenance: Pennsylvania Educational Institution.

Condition

Parts: CD and information. Blade is not signed. Leather strap on scabbard broken. Otherwise in good condition. No apparent damages or repairs. Provenance: A Pennsylvania Historical Association.