Another Kaigunto Mei Translation Please

[drb 1643]

Here is another sword that I have had for several years. It appears to be an unusual kaigunto as it has only one ashi and a purple tsuka wrapping with crane menuki. Special order maybe?

Thank you for any information and comments.

Tom

[Stephen]

Super nice all the way around!!

[mywei]

1st pic

護皇旗之御刀　於成蹊学園鍛錬場謹作 　

Mamoru kouki kore o-katana/ oite Seikei gakuen tanren-jo kinsaku

A sword to protect the imperial flag/ Respectfully made in the forge of the Seikei school

 

2nd pic

一継　紀元二千六百一年十月吉日

Kazutsugu (?smith name) / Imperial year 2601 October Auspicious day

 

Hope that helps

[drb 1643]

Thank you very much Mywei, I sincerely appreciate your help.

Tom

[k morita]

Hi,  drb 1643,

 

I think the sword is good forged sword.
I'll look it up the forge of the Seikei school.
I have just ordered a research material(a book) to a secondhand bookstore.

Maybe a yasukuni-swordsmith concerned to the forge of the Seikei school.(?)

[drb 1643]

Thank you very much Mr. Morita, I have not been able to find any information on Kazutsugu. If you are able to help me with any information I will be much obliged.

Tom

[k morita]

Hi,
First of all,this sword is very rare,made in the forge of Seikei school.
Of course, it isn't mass production.

The Seikei school is now Sekei University in Kichijoji,Tokyo.
President of NBTHK Mr.Sakai  was a graduate of this university.
 

According to information from a book,Yasukuni-swordsmith,Kotani YASUNORI(靖憲) visited several times The Seikei school and made swords.
(I don't know whether your the sword  was made by Yasunori.)
I don't know yet whether 一継(Kazutsugu?) is a signature or the different meaning.

[tokashikibob]

Wow,  That is a handsome sword and in such great condition!  And with that history it is a prize for any WW2 sword collector.

Best regards,

  Bob

[drb 1643]

Mr. Morita, I really appreciate your efforts on finding out any information on Kazutsugu.

Do you think this is a special order naval sword?

Tom

[PNSSHOGUN]

Considering the top grade Koshirae and quality of sword & inscription, I suspect it was a special order for wealthy/high ranking officer.