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Lot 151
Chinese Republic Period Whampoa Military Academy Dagger with Scabbard
Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$30
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This Chinese Republic period ceremonial dress dagger (Zhongzheng sword) was modeled after those presented to graduates of the Whampoa Military Academy under Chiang Kai-shek. The double-edged steel blade is engraved with Chinese characters along the ricasso including (Zhongzheng Sword). The hilt features relief Chinese characters reading (Bestowed by Chiang Kai-shek) and (Whampoa Military Academy) on the grip, complete with a cast brass guard, pommel ring, and attached red tassel. Housed in its original wooden scabbard encased with embossed brass mounts depicting phoenix motifs.
Specifications
Medium: Steel, brass, wood, fabric tassel
Dimensions: 17 x 3.25 in
Markings: Inscribed (Zhongzheng Sword) on blade; (Bestowed by Chiang Kai-shek) and (Whampoa Military Academy) on handle
Included: Matching brass-mounted scabbard with red decorative tassel
Whampoa Military Academy, Chiang Kai-shek dagger, Zhongzheng sword, Republic of China dagger, Nationalist Chinese dagger, Kuomintang, KMT military dagger, ceremonial short sword, Chinese military antiquity, Asian militaria, Sino-Japanese War era, brass scabbard dagger.
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