Shanghai-Mayne
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It should be owner’s given name , Nakanishi in English .
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Japanese Magazines on Vintage Jacket and Etc
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B-Man2
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Thank you again
Shanghai-Mayne
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Burt, you are welcome.
Shanghai-Mayne
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1934, Mikado Showa Hirohito, given order , introduced Japanese sword into IJA and IJN
it is official document at the time:
Then time newspaper, about their new military swords.
it is official document at the time:
Then time newspaper, about their new military swords.
Shanghai-Mayne
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Three type of Japanese style military swords , served in IJA
From top to bottom: Type 94(1934AC) , Type 98(1938AC), Type 03 (1943)
From top to bottom: Type 94(1934AC) , Type 98(1938AC), Type 03 (1943)
Shanghai-Mayne
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Spec of lanyard, 
and pic
From left to right: General officer , Major to Col, Lt to Capt and WOs.
and pic
From left to right: General officer , Major to Col, Lt to Capt and WOs.
Shanghai-Mayne
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Some basic references material posted above.
Burt‘s sword, is an Officer’s sword Type 98 , former owner purchased the blade after he get his officer commission (time period between 1938 to 1942) , and customized other parts, sheath,hand guard, handle etc.
Based on this pic, metal parts were golden plated (Thick layer of gold. Usually they don’t , unless it’s owner promoted to Gen. Or the blade was a gift from Mikado himself) I think , more than 80% chance, it’s former owner came from a wealthy family, he can afford good stuff. Burt get a good sword in general.
Burt‘s sword, is an Officer’s sword Type 98 , former owner purchased the blade after he get his officer commission (time period between 1938 to 1942) , and customized other parts, sheath,hand guard, handle etc.
Based on this pic, metal parts were golden plated (Thick layer of gold. Usually they don’t , unless it’s owner promoted to Gen. Or the blade was a gift from Mikado himself) I think , more than 80% chance, it’s former owner came from a wealthy family, he can afford good stuff. Burt get a good sword in general.
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Shanghai-Mayne
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Alex,
Have any pic of the tang?
Have any pic of the tang?
xmr
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Shanghai-Mayne
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Alex, it’s very well made sword, and preserved in perfect condition.
Looking at its edge, the sword was made for combat purposes, not collecting art piece during Edo period.
Looking at its edge, the sword was made for combat purposes, not collecting art piece during Edo period.
xmr
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I think the whole restauration including the shirasaya and the wooden katana that‘s inside the koshirae was about 2500-3000 EUR I think, maybe less. It had some dents and bad rust spots. It was probably overkill to pay that much for this sword but as a family piece it always has a special place for me. I went to Schwertgalerie in Neuenahr in Germany and they organized everything. Very nice and very knowledgeable guys!
www.japanische-schwert-galerie.de
japanische-schwert-galerie - Galerie
Original japanische Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto.
Thomas Koehle
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B-Man2
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Thank you for that information .I think the whole restauration including the shirasaya and the wooden katana that‘s inside the koshirae was about 2500-3000 EUR I think, maybe less. It had some dents and bad rust spots. It was probably overkill to pay that much for this sword but as a family piece it always has a special place for me. I went to Schwertgalerie in Neuenahr in Germany and they organized everything. Very nice and very knowledgeable guys!
japanische-schwert-galerie - Galerie
Original japanische Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto.
