Japanese World War II (WWII) Imperial Army infantry bugle.
10 January 2026
Description

Details Origin: The bugle is an original era manufacture, standard pattern brass infantry bugle used by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Keywords Connection: The term "Toyama Army School" (Rikugun Toyama Gakkō) refers to a military academy established in Toyama, Tokyo, in 1873, which focused on training army personnel and developing combat techniques, including swordsmanship (Toyama-ryū). While the school is related to the Imperial Army, the name "Nikkan" likely refers to the manufacturer of the bugle itself, which was a common practice for military equipment suppliers. Features: The bugle in the image features the characteristic red cord and tassels associated with these Japanese military bugles. made of solid brass with some dents on its surface but no cracks or holes etc. (pls check last 2 photos) very good working condition

Dimensions

Length: Between 30 to 35.5 cm (approximately 11.5 to 14 inches). Bell Diameter: Approximately 10 to 12 cm (about 4 to 4.3 inches). Weight is around 550 grams

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For sale
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