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Lot 181
Two Iwo Jima Captured Japanese Swords, February-March 1945
Estimate: $400 - $600
Unsold
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
The first a Japanese officer's standard military sword, metal grip, fashioned to look like cloth, the scabbard painted 'Cpl Max S. Beirs the "Bear"', and lettered 'Guam Saipan Iwo Jima' with the letter '4'; the a second Japanese officer's sword, of standard regulation with metal handle, the scabbard painted 'Cpl R Denman Iwo Jima 1945', and still retaining its original WWII capture tag.
The first 38 in. long, the second 38 in. long.
Exhibited: The Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, New York, 1995-2007.
Condition
Wear, losses, oxidation. Otherwise in good condition.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
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The first Sold Bonhams New York, World War II in the Pacific Theater, February, 22, 2013, Lot 155.
The War Museum
Originally captured Japanese sword at the Battle of Iwo Jima by a Corporal Beirs of the 4th Marine Division.
The second Sold Bonhams New York, World War II in the Pacific Theater, February, 22, 2013, Lot 156.
The War Museum
The Collection of Jordan Saunders.
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