Mon Identification

[Edward S]

Hello one and all,

 

I have a Gunto with a Mon which I cannot identify. If any member knows the meaning (Almost certainly a family name) I would be grateful.

 

The sword is a Yasushige.

 

Best Wishes,

 

Edward S

[SteveM]

梅﨑　Umesaki?

 

I think maybe its just the surname written in the style of a kamon, rather than an actual kamon of that family. 

[PNSSHOGUN]

I've heard of officers without a proper Samurai family background or Crest would have these Mon made for them.

[Edward S]

Many thanks to Steve M and John for taking the time to look at my post.

 

Alhough I am new to the NMB, I have observed it for years and I have never seen a similar Mon, I hope other members may have other examples with definite ID of the mark. The theory of an officer without a family crest having this specially made is not one I have previously considered but I guess it makes sence.

 

All the best,

 

Edward S

[Ian B3HR2UH]

Steves translation is about as definite as you are going to get . Does anyone know if you have  the officers name , Umesaki , whether there are sources in Japan where  you can get details of officers who had the family name Umesaki .

Ian brooks

[Edward S]

Hi Ian,

 

I do not have the Officers name via a surender tag or other documentation. If there is a data base of names of Officers that had a Yasushige made I have never been made aware of it. For now Umesaki from Steve M is the best opinion I have and I will adjust my records for this sword accordingly.

 

Thanks.

[PNSSHOGUN]

No database as such exists. My only guess would be the Japanese military service archives to find your man, which would be quite an adventure. For now a simple note will be handy (I have small package slips with all the details of each sword in a lacquered maintenance box).