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For sale is a rare “Plum Blossom Sword”, a pattern prescribed for Chinese Nationalist Army officers under the 1936 uniform regulations. The sword takes its name from the three plum blossoms decorating its handle. Most surviving examples are in poor condition.

In January 1936, the National Government introduced uniform regulations establishing a standard pattern for army officers’ swords. The commemorative swords presented in June 1936 to graduates of the Tenth First Corps of the Central Army Officer Academy followed this pattern.

During his rule, Chiang Kai-shek was known for presenting quality swords to dignitaries and commanding officers. He also introduced uniform regulations for officers, to which this example conforms.

Although comparable in size to a knife, this weapon is classified as a short sword under Chinese Army regulations. No provenance.

**Condition:**
In excellent overall condition, retaining the original finish on the scabbard, with very light pitting to the blade, as shown in the photographs.

**Reference:**
*Chinese Nationalist Officers’ Daggers in World War II: 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan and the Retrocession of Taiwan*, published in 2026. This publication is currently available only in Mandarin Chinese; no English edition is available.

现出售一把罕见的“梅花剑”，其制式依据1936年国民革命军军官服制规定。此剑因剑柄上的三朵梅花装饰而得名，现存实物大多品相欠佳。

1936年1月，国民政府颁布服制条例，确立了陆军军官佩剑的标准制式。同年6月，中央陆军军官学校第十期第一总队毕业生获颁的毕业纪念剑，亦采用了这一制式。

蒋介石主政期间，常将精制佩剑赠予政要及高级军官。他还推行了统一的军官服制规定，本件藏品即符合该制式。

虽然尺寸与匕首相近，但根据当时中国陆军的相关规定，此类兵器被归类为短剑。

**品相：**
整体品相极佳，剑鞘保留原有表面处理，剑身仅有轻微麻点状锈蚀，具体情况如照片所示。

**参考文献：**
《第二次世界大战中的中国国民革命军军官短剑：抗日战争胜利暨台湾光复80周年纪念》（书名暂译），2026年出版。该书目前仅有中文版，尚无英文版。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Chinese Nationalist Army “Plum Blossom Sword”?

The “Plum Blossom Sword” is a short ceremonial military sword associated with Chinese Nationalist Army officers and the 1936 uniform regulations. Its name comes from the three plum blossoms decorating the handle.

Why is it called a “Plum Blossom Sword”?

Although comparable in size to a dagger, it is described as a short sword under the Chinese Army regulations referenced in this listing. Collectors may also encounter it described as a Chinese Nationalist officer’s dagger.

Where can I find reference material on Chinese Nationalist officers’ daggers?

The reference cited in this listing is Chinese Nationalist Officers’ Daggers in World War II: 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan and the Retrocession of Taiwan, published in 2026. It is listed as available in Chinese only, with no English edition currently available.

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