Original Boxer Rebellion Chinese Jian Sword - Circa 1895 Bayonets The throat is in great

The throat is in great shape

often had their swords ornately engraved with gilding and foliage

Overall length is 10 inches with a 5 1/2 inch blade

but some were persistent and in the end were required to go to the local office of the United States Employment Service for approval

There are also SA / 243 inspection marks on both the blade and the handle

Original Boxer Rebellion Chinese Jian Sword - Circa 1895 Bayonets The throat is in greatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a typical example of the Chinese Jian sword, as used during the "Boxer Rebellion", just found in an old attic. Although of similar design no two are exactly alike. This example measures 34 1 2" in overall length with a massive 28 " blade bearing a 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.