The Edge of History : Swords
Date:
c. 1860s
Description:
A. Japanese saber with pebbled (like pearls) bone grip; bound with brown fabric, guard of black metal with designs cut out; patterned sharp blade.

B. Scabbard of black lacquered wood with flowered designs.

Presented by the Mikado to Commodore Wallace who gave it to U.S. naval officer Commander Rumsey.
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