Help with a WWII Officer's Sword. Beautiful.

[mds308]

I was told it's an officer's sword.  Perhaps Type 98?  My friend wants me to research and sell for him.  I would like to know the maker, the period and retail/wholesale values.  I normally would not ask for values, but this is not my sword.  In the past, you guys here have always come through for me.  I appreciate your knowledge, your

time and your willingness to educate me.  Let me know if you need other photos. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

[ROKUJURO]

Michael,

MEI looks like UJINAGA.

What do you think is known in public about wholesale prices, and do you know that these are calculated for bulk sales?

Please shoot all photos on a plain, dark, non-reflecting background for good contrast. Out-of-focus photos are not helpful.

Full NAKAGO photos without HABAKI, showing both MACHI, always oriented tip-upwards,would be good.

[Shugyosha]

三輪氏命 - Miwa Ujinaga

 

According to AI: 

 

Miwa Ujinaga (real name: Miwa Mitsugu, also read Mitsuwa Mitsugu) was a World War II-era Japanese swordsmith (tosho) from Seki in Gifu Prefecture, registered on June 29, 1940. [1]

Swordsmith Details

• Real Name: Miwa Mitsugu (三輪貢)

• Smith Name (Mei): Ujinaga (氏命)

• Registration Date: Showa 15 (June 29, 1940)

• Location/Workplace: Seki-machi, Daimon-cho; later associated with the Takayama forge (Takayama Tanrenjo), producing military-issue Showato / naval swords bearing wartime stamps. 

[Bruce Pennington]

Michael,

And smaller stamps, usually near the top above the signature?

 

The tassel, if brown/blue, is for Company grade officers - Warrant officers, Lt's, and Capt's.