Don't Put it Down!

[Geoff Ward]

Here are a couple of pics of a Type 3 that I believe was un-issued I found it at the Show Of Shows a few years back. Normally the later pieces will be found with a brown tassel but the dealer said this was how it came. I'm glad the guy holding it before me decided to" think about it" I would have made a Gunslinger proud reaching for my wallet! I have seen some with scabbards that are pretty much "Pinked out" for lack of a better term was that actually a color late in the war or just a reaction of the tan paint ? Thanks,Geoff

[Paul G]

Looks like it was a case of "the quick, and the sorry"! That's a beauty

PG-

[Stu W]

Hi Geoff,

A fine example indeed.

As to your question about scabbard paint colors, I too have found a lot of variation. None quite like you describe but certainly more shades of tan, brown and green than are commonly shown in the reference works. I see no reason to believe that the color you refer to isn't also an authentic variation.

Regards,
Stu

[TORCH03]

Great looking sword Geoff! Thanks for sharing it with us!

Matt

[gunto]

Great condition.

[Bob Coleman]

As these are late war produced, it is likely no one cared about perfectly matching paint finish from sword to sword. Likely they worked with what was available. Exceptional condition. Congratulations.

[nomadr]

Would a unissued sward have a tassel? When was the tassel mated with the sward?

Bob

[Geoff Ward]

AHHhhhh. That my friend is an excellent question! Lets see... an un-issued sword...The tassel comes with it... Late war swords had brown tassels .. ME
How much for the sword without the tassel?... DEALER "I'll knock off $100.00"
ME "Deal" (Taking off the tassel) DEALER "You can have it, comes with it"

[Geoff Ward]

Guess which one was "Free"

[GHP]

Guess which one was "Free"

Geoff,
You have three too many ... please send one to me.

--Guy

[Bob Coleman]

I personally have never encountered one of these late swords with a tassel. This sword could be unissued or it was issued to an officer who never saw combat and stayed in the home islands.

[Geoff Ward]

Bob, I'm with you on the never having seen one with a tassel in person but I don't get to go to too many shows. The tassel on the Type 3 was a means to stir the pot. Although the story was true The fakes are getting better so I just wanted to give everyone a different perspective and point out the fact that some people will try to "Enhance" items to bring a few extra bucks. Here is a silly way to remember a trait of the recent fake tassels

[Geoff Ward]

Anyone got pics of Field Grade or Generals Grade Repro Tassels?

[Paul G]

Anyone got pics of Field Grade or Generals Grade Repro Tassels?

Here are a couple of repos currently being offered. First the Field Grade:

[Paul G]

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