Japanese Police Sword -
Japanese swords from the WWII have risen to be a very
desirable military collectible. the Japanese had a variety of swords that were issued to
people from different fields. Although not as popular as the Samurai swords, these other swords
are gaining popularity among militaria collectors.
At the end of WWII. General McCarthur issued a alw that made the ownership of swords by
Japanese citizens illegal. The idea behind this regulation was to avoid the general population
from being able to arm themselves and create another war. Several of the Japanese citizens
turned the swords over to the American occupying forces who in turn brought then to the
United States as war souvenirs.
The item featured here is a WWII Japanese Army Officer parade sword. This sword was manufactured
and issued to higher ranking officers in the Police department.
The blade shows minor surface rusting in small sections.
The fake acid temper line is clearly visible. The temper line is reminiscent of the Hamon
used in the Samurai Swords. However, the purpose of having it on this sword is strictly for
decoration.
The hand guard is highly adorned and sports the 10 leaf
Cherry blossom, which is consistent with Army swords.
The backside of the handle is highly decorated.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for Japanese WWII edge weapons.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point
out specific points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my Japanese edge weapon worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the edge weapon is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the items in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The wire wrapping around the handle has come loose but appears to be all there.
The Japanese military edge weaponcollectibles are currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other Japanese military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
Japanese Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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