Original Boxer Rebellion Chinese Jian Sword with scabbard - Circa 1900 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover 7 inches longs

7 inches longs

For the actions at Belleau Wood

during October 1868

The grip-to-crossguard fit is very nice with mild shrinkage on the sides

having originally been ordered during the war for colonial troops posted to Germany's former African colonies

Original Boxer Rebellion Chinese Jian Sword with scabbard - Circa 1900 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover 7 inches longsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a typical example of the Chinese Jian sword, as used during the "Boxer Rebellion". Although of similar design no two are exactly alike. This example measures 35 1 2" in overall length with a massive 29 1 2" blade with single fuller down each side. The grip is a simple wood design, with an iron pommel and a circular thick iron cross guard, which is loose due to the grip shrinking. The sword though clearly