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  1. General Yamashita was definitely one of those "unusual" figures in terms of the higher Chain of Command of the IJA. He was a brilliant tactician, one of the few higher ranking Army members that had seen combat in earlier conflicts (against the Germans in China during WWI). Seems many describe him as a good man in and out of uniform, with sympathy to fellow humans. His actions against those responsible during the Sook Ching and Alexandra Hospital massacres seem to validate those thoughts. He's definitely a controversial figure in circles though. As part of a GHQ, some argue he had advanced knowledge of massacres, although he ordered his troops not to partake in such actions or others of the populace. Even though he was a member, and a large one at that, of the radical Kodoha, he doesn't seem to have shared a belief in complete subjugation of conquered/occupied territories, and had gotten under Tojo's skin for implying other Asians were the same as them. Seems it was these sympathies that he was sent to the Philippines. Even though he was an excellent choice for the defense, the general thought was that he was sent there to "do his duty and die," in the same way General Kuribayashi was sent to to Iwo Jima, among others in the IJA/IJN, as it was thought to take out those whose thought process wasn't in line with prevailing belief system. The main issue that's controversial is that it is believed General Yamashita did not declare Manila an open city prior to the inevitable Allied advance, and didn't do anything to protect the Philippine citizens from a vengeful IJA/IJN. Many conclude he was (or did), but communication was worsened during that stage of the campaign, and troops not loyal to him or other the command of other fanatical leaders simply ignored him. Without concrete evidence in the shape of an approved order, it cannot be said for sure, although it was argued in the post-war trial he should not be charged for these terrible, horrible massacres. I believe he should be declared innocent. However, the Yamashita Standard set afterward would still have argued he was responsible, as our armed forces should and would be now. But under those circumstances, could any one person, or even a few, stop what had happened? The thought process of the time is far different than it is now, thankfully. He fought, because that's what any soldier would do. He shed blood in the name of his country in WWI, when Japan was not yet radicalized under fascist belief. Some may argue if his case was ever reviewed and declared him innocent, it would act the same way the "Clean Wehrmacht" myth would in Germany (which we know many were indeed that, but many were not, or orders or not, war crimes are terrible). Just my two cents! Do not mean to turn this into a political post. General Yamashita is an interesting figure. Nothing is ever black and white!
  2. Always awesome to see blades pressed into service during WWII maintaining their older koshirae! Nice find!
  3. His last name is actually spelled Tschernega. Other from Google, type in his name on FaceBook, if you have it. I should also have his most recent E-mail if that fails.
  4. Hi Alec, No worries! I reached out on your post on FB as well, so you can always hit me up on Messenger if you have any questions, or you can always PM me, as well. As we know, generally it is always best to have a shirasaya made for a Nihonto, never really see any issues with blades in full koshirae, as well. Only true issue is fresh polished blades put back in a dirty saya, although this one hasn't had issues. Like you said, as long as it's kept oiled and the saya is clean, all should be well. All the Best! Lev
  5. Hey Alec, I got a blade you may be interested in. Mumei Shinto, but is NTHK papered to Tango no Kami Kanemichi, as well as having an NTHK papered Koshirae as well.
  6. Hey guys! I have another set for sale. Just found my dream sword, though I had this for a short while and enjoyed it, must get the funds as well. The blade is in excellent condition, other from a spot of ware near the mune and one spot of fine putting towards the kissaki on the mune. Definitely a lot to study. I will add the description from when I bought it. Nagasa: 20 1/8" 51.1 cm. Sori: 1.5 cm. Moto haba: 2.8 cm. Moto kasane: .7 cm. Saki haba: 1.7 cm. Saki kasane: .4 cm. Nakago nagasa: 6 1/4" 16 cm. Overall in koshirae: 30" 76.5 cm. Shinogi zukuri, iore mune, small kissaki, koshi zori. The hada is tight ko-itame in bright ji-nie. The hamon begins with a bump at the machi and continues as suguba in nioi guchi covered in ko-nie. The boshi is sugu ending in chu-maru and a longish kaeri. Other than for 1 instance of small, old pitting on the edge between the shinogi ji and mune, the blade is flawless. It comes with a solid silver double habaki. This comes with a paper from the NTHK, dated 2009 and giving it to Tango no Kami Kanemichi of Genroku period (1688) The koshirae is han dachi. The saya is lacquered to look like cherry bark (quite nicely done). The tsuba is Heianjo Zogan, brass in iron. The menuki are gold and shakudo. The fuchi kashira and all the saya fittings are han dachi style of copper and en suite. There is a sleeve in the saya for kogatana/kotsuka but they are missing. Other than for one chip in te lacquer it is intact. The tsuka ito is intact and there are a couple missing chips of the same'. The koshirae comes with a paper from the NTHK, dated 2011. There were 2 generations of Tango no Kami Kanemichi, working in close succession. The paper doesn't specify a generation but the Genroku date is better tied to the Nidai (2nd generation). Both are respected smiths; this wakizashi is a good example of why that is true. Nice package. 2 pounds, 5 ounces. SOLD Will take more photos if needed!
  7. Thanks Brian, I was wondering if it would or not. I'm going to try and get the files compressed.
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