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JAPANESE WWII SAMURAI SWORD - 15
This is a WWII Japanese Army Katana. The scabbard is of metal construction with a single ring for hanging purposes.
Painted with the Japanese Imperial army Brown color. The tip of the scabbard is capped with a metal fitting bearing the
chrysantemum symbol. The menuki is missing from the handle.
The top of the handle has a metal cap with an elongated hole. This is where the tassle would hang. This sword is the
classical example of the type issued to the Japanese armed forces.
The tang of the sword has both, painted and inscribed markings. The painted marks usually indicate the arsenal in which the
sword was produced. Additional information may include date and maker. White paint was the color most widely used for this
purpose.
The hole in the tang allows the wooden peg to go through and secure the handle to the blade. It is said that it was a
common practice in the field to use a section of a chop-stick as a peg.
The following pictures illustrate some of the markings engraved on the tang. Information may include the date of manufacture,
the town or school and the name of the maker.
The tsuba is typical of the one issued by the Japanese army in WWII. Of metal construction with a flat design.
The tsuba bears the arsenal stamp. Not all tsubas were stamped.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The following is an estimated value. Provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques
and collectibles.
| Value (2006) | $800.00 |
| Availability (2006) | Hard to find |
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