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I would either pair it with an original company-grade or field-grade tassel or not use a tassel at all. The repro General tassel doesn’t hold much significance, but that's just my personal preference.
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It appears to be an early fitting by Suya. And like John said, the tassel is a repro.
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The notable gap between the scabbard throat and liner, which is unlikely in a custom job, potentially damages the sword shop's reputation. It's challenging to imagine that an officer willing to invest extra money would overlook such a flaw.
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Japanese katana translation needed
BANGBANGSAN replied to paleranger's topic in Military Swords of Japan
昭和十九年三月 March 1944 兼宗 Kanemune -
There are 4 kanji on it. Can't tell the first 2, but the 3rd one is 軍(army), not sure about the 4th one either. @Kiipu
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John You're spot on about the fitting. Some Yusukuni/Kikusui swords, and Mantetsu, were initially sold in Shirasaya in Japan before appearing in the Chinese market with gunto mount. The owner/seller did this to enhance the appeal and fetch a higher resale price. By the way, this Yasunori blade is legit.
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Lee Please post some photos of the "late" one, thanks!
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Help with the originality Shin gunto
BANGBANGSAN replied to Fumei's topic in Military Swords of Japan
It look like a Chinese repro to me. The mei is fake,reads: 和州住包友 Wa Shu Ju Kanetomo -
Manchurian Rinji Seishiki Sword
BANGBANGSAN replied to IJASWORDS's topic in Military Swords of Japan
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This one was first registered in 1957, and then re-registered in 1989, it even had the ser# written on the paper.
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Authentic first pattern aluminum handle NCO sword with repainted handle and scabbard.
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please identify this type94 military sword
BANGBANGSAN replied to Wangzi's topic in Military Swords of Japan
It's a type 94 with an eggshell finish. While it may not be as desirable as the glossy finished ones to some people, it's still nice and original. -
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Brendan Thanks for the info on the auction house. but I can't find that sword, maybe because the auction ended?
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Besides 湊川神社(Minatogowa Jinja),四条畷神社(Shijonawate Jinja)in Osaka also uses 菊水紋( Kikusui Mon). Many families also adopt the Kikusui Mon as their crest. https://irohakamon.c...on/kiku/kikusui.html
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Do you have the link to this sword?
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This is an interesting one, has both an anchor and a 岐 mark. These are all the photos of this sword that are on Facebook. Smith 兼玄 Kaneharu Date 昭和二十年五月 1945 May
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Help with translation on this Katana
BANGBANGSAN replied to Caracal's topic in Translation Assistance
1.豐州高田住藤原行長 Hoshu Takada Ju Fujiwara Yukinaga 2.助宗 SukeMune -
Translation help with Signature on Gunto
BANGBANGSAN replied to Skeezy Bojangle's topic in Translation Assistance
三品正広 wanna be