WWII Japanese Officer Parade Sword Colonel Tassel

WWII Japanese Officer's Parade Sword (Kyu Gunto) with Colonel's Tassel In World War II, a Japanese officer's parade sword (typically the Kyu Gunto style) featuring a Colonel's tassel (sword knot) serves as a specific indicator of field grade rank. Sword and Tassel Characteristics Rank Indicator: The tassel's color identifies the officer's rank. A Colonel (Taisa), being a field grade officer, used a tassel that was primarily red and brown. Tassel Design: Field grade tassels often featured matching straps in red and brown, distinguishing them from general grade (red and gold) and company grade (blue and brown). Kyu Gunto Style: While the combat-oriented Shin Gunto became more common after 1934, the Western-influenced Kyu Gunto remained in use for parade and dress events throughout the war, t...