Unidentified Type 3, Pattern 44 - Handwriiting on Tsuba

[dnmmilo]

G'day Fella's, I've just received in part exchange an unattributed Type 3 and would really appreciate some assistance identifying the maker and date of manufacture as well as some handwritten Japanese around the base of the tsuka. I intend listing the sword shortly so any information would be most welcome. I've attached some pictures of both inscriptions and the sword as a whole. There is also a handwritten inscription around the base of the Tsuka and I have attached pictures of that as well. Last time I asked for assistance I was contacted by a member who suggested that I offer a discount to members of the board and I'm happy to do so. If you let me know you are a member of the Nihonto Message Board when you purchase from either my e-bay listings or my http://www.ANZACBLADE.Com site I'd give 5% or half price postage, whichever you prefer. Cheers David

[Thekirsh]

Hi Dave

I think its Kiyohisa and dated 15th year showa (1940)

Simon K

[cabowen]

9th month, 19th year: Sept., 1944.

[Thekirsh]

And thats why this site is so highly recommended, especially if you should double check dates

http://www.jssus.org/nkp/index.html

Simon K

[dnmmilo]

G'day Simon, Chris,

 

That's spot on guys, thank you. Have either of you ever seen writing around the base of the Tsuka like that? I suspect its too worn/faded to read but it appears to have been written in old fashioned indelible ink (which is often that violet colour).

 

Cheers David

[Gunome]

Hi,

 

Have either of you ever seen writing around the base of the Tsuka like that? I suspect its too worn/faded to read but it appears to have been written in old fashioned indelible ink (which is often that violet colour).

 

signed Yoshita on the tsuka. I have already seen a such sign, that appeared to be the tsukamaker mei.

[cabowen]

Not uncommon....the maker's sometimes sign the inside of the saya, the tsuka, etc.

[dnmmilo]

Thanks Guys, Really appreciate you educating me. Have a good one. David