Japanese Bugle - The Real Deal?

[sabertasche]

Hi guys, I picked this up today, just because of the Japanese Kanji. Can anyone translate it for me? I paid $75.00 for it - a good deal? Finally, should I clean it?

Cheers,

Greg

[sabertasche]

Here is the writing.

G

[sabertasche]

The last few characters near the mouth piece.

G

[plmurphy]

It says "Yoshida Trade and Industry Specialised Youth School", the kanji to the side of that is the number 12 in older kanji. Hence, not military.

Regards,

Paul

[Nick Komiya]

Around the cherry blossom are the characters Chu (Loyalty) and Yu(Bravery). Youth schools were established in 1935 and was abolished in 1945, and a great part of their curriculum was military drills to prepare them for the Army.　

[MikeB]

Bugle...

Your bugle appears to be missing the actual mouth-piece and lacks the heavy wool wrap and tassels that hung from the small, round rings. The wrap prevented the bugle from slipping out of the hands of the player. I would not shine it up. Most folks like the patina that age gives the metal. Mike

[sabertasche]

Thanks guys. I was hoping it was at least military. I wont shine it up but will give it a gentle wash to clear out the bugs and cobwebs then flog it at the next gunshow.

Cheers,

Greg