Chinese Nationalist (Japanese 1875P) Officer's Sword (sold)

A rare hawksbill turtle grip 1912-1928 Nationalist Chinese officer's sword.

A very rare sword based on the Japanese 1875p (possibly even made in Japan) parade sabre with a General officer's hawksbill turtle grip (one turn / section missing one side - the grip is thin turtle shell over wood). Complete with scabbard and original sword knot. Further / full sized pictures available upon request. Item reference 350.