2 Manchurian Steel Army Officer Shin Gunto Sword ?

[Dogditcher]

Just going to post these 2 together

 

all pics of # 1 will be the left and #2 the right side of group

 

As always Translation and any information is appreciated

                          Enjoy-Thanks Steve

 

 

( #1) Listed as ARMY MOUNT 26 1/4"  1943 

( #2)  Listed as ARMY MOUNT 26 1/4 Manchurian STEEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dogditcher]

[Conway S]

Steve,

 

The one on the left is Spring 1942 and the one on the right is Spring 1943. 

[Bruce Pennington]

The mei is “Koa Isshin   Mantetsu made”

koa Isshin was a wartime slogan meaning Asia is United or Asia is One Heart.  The slogan for uniting the seven “tribes” of Southeast Asia.

You can read all about these swords in this document- South Manchurian Railway- Mantetsu

Also, there is a lengthy discussion of them here:

 

[Dogditcher]

Thank you Gentleman

Up to page 22 on Attention Mantetsu Owners: A Survey thread -lots of interesting discoveries

Should I post these blades with other pictures on that thread when i get to the last page ?

[Conway S]

That's a good idea, Steve. Then they will serve as a reference within a consolidated thread.