Hello, I am trying to figure out what the inscription on the sword my grandfather sent home from Japan during World War 2. There is also an arsenal stamp on it that I can't quite make out. I am posting a few pictures of the tang of something different is needed please let me know. I am also going to post a picture of the hamon on the blades edge in case it is needed for any info. I just would love to learn as much as possible about this because I love military history and would really just like to learn more about the things my grandfather went through or seen during his time there and be knowledgeable in the correct way to inform others when they see these items on display at my house.
Thanks for any help with this.
Yours truly,
James B. Davis
Wilkes county, Georgia, United States of America