Guns International #: 101529389
Seller's Inventory #: 26654
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Guns International #: 101529389
Category - Edged Weapons Pre 1900
- Knives
Seller's Information
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Seller: David Condon, Inc.
Company: David Condon, Inc. Member Since: 9/24/08
First Name: Britton
Last Name: Condon
State:
Virginia
Zip: 20118
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 687-5642
Fax: (540) 687-5649
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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RUSSO-JAPANESE PEACE TREATY JAPANESE TANTO GIVEN TO TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S CHIEF OF STAFF WILLIAM LOEB, JR. CA. 1905.
Description: RUSSO-JAPANESE PEACE TREATY JAPANESE TANTO GIVEN TO TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S CHIEF OF STAFF WILLIAM LOEB, JR. CA. 1905. 12”o/a with 9” blade which is unsigned. Leather covered scabbard with embossed and applique decoration. Leather grip wrap. Worn leather and point of blade broken and needing restoration overall. Roosevelt was given a katana and a wakizashi by the Japanese delegation which are now at Sagamore Hill. He did not attend the Peace Conference personally and sent Loeb who had close business ties to the Japanese. Directly from the granddaughter of William Loeb, Jr. and by family tradition giver to her grandfather by the Japanese Delegation for his efforts in the negotiations on their behalf. The tanto is very similar to the Roosevelt swords on display at Sagamore Hill. With old news clipping picture of William Loeb and Teddy Roosevelt in a Rio automobile circa 1907. SOLD |
Guns International #: 101529389
Seller's Inventory #: 26654
Guns International #: 101529389
Seller's Inventory #: 26654