WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword

[Lou58]

Hi Guys, just want to show you my latest pickup, and I thought I had stopped collecting

I managed to get this nice Samurai sword from a friend/Dealer here in Perth WA, he got it straight from the Vets Family, but the Family does not want his name mentioned. This sword was surrendered on the 9 September 1945 in the Village of Morotai Papa New Guinea to the Royal Australian Engineers (cool as I was an Army Engineer back in the 70/80s). The sword is in great condition and comes with the belt, and chain, plus something I haven't seen a foul weather leather hood. The Image are copies, also I do not know which of the Japanese surrounding Officers the sword belong to.

Can someone let me know what the scrip on the hand is, thanks,

Lou

[Lou58]

2.

[GHP]

Nice!


忠勝
Tadakatsu


Per Markus Sesko's book:

TADAKATSU (忠勝), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – “Tadakatsu” (忠勝), real name Kōketsu Minoru (纐纈稔), born September 6th 1923, he worked as guntō smith

昭和十八年
Showa 18th Year [1943]

[BruceP]

The corrosion and lighting make the date difficult, but I believe I'm seeing 1936, which makes this quite early in the WWII gunto family. They bagan re-making the samurai-styled blades for the military in 1934.

[GHP]

The corrosion and lighting make the date difficult, but I believe I'm seeing 1936, which makes this quite early in the WWII gunto family. They bagan re-making the samurai-styled blades for the military in 1934.

Bruce, I think your eyes are deceiving you ... Showa 18 for sure.

[BruceP]

Hey I felt lucky to make out the 10!

[GHP]

Hey I felt lucky to make out the 10!

[Lou58]

Thanks guys for your knowledgable info, and sorry for the unclear images of the scripted, my hands are not that steady these days, but if I can get better clear images I will post them up.

Lou

[nickn]

Nice score
Almost impossible to get a complete rig now

[gunto]

Company officer tassel and with a NCO belt???

[BruceP]

Yes, Gunto brought us back to the main point - What a beautiful full set!!!