RSJ

Thanks to all for the information! Whether real or a Chinese replica this sword appears to have had an interesting journey to end up here. Just the provenience on the display card gives it some importance to i guess local history. The errors in assembly makes me think it could possibly have been hastily pieced together from individual parts that were perhaps mailed to US after the war? I know soldiers did that with rifles back then and some even get caught doing it today. It would be cool to get an expert to go to the museum and put his hands on it but Gatesville, Texas is kind of rural and out of the way. If it is authentic, i would like the museum to note that and display it with the respect it deserves. Regards, Richard J.

hello, i went to a museum and found this sword stuck in the corner. some info was on it in the display but i was wondering if anything else could be added. I am curious as to: 1) what type of sword it is; 2) when it was made; 3) who might have made it; 4) what the decorations are; and 5) would it be considered unique and important to Japanese history also? Any other info you can had would also help. thanks, RJ