Help with translation

[JimW]

I have this Naval sword where there is writing on the inside of the scabbard mouth. Can someone translate it please.

[GHP]

Sorry, the writing has bled and is too faint for me to make out.





--Guy

[JimW]

I was afraid of that but was hoping someone could tell me in general if it is a name or place or what.

Thank you for looking.

[chen]

can you take some more pictures from different angles?

[GHP]

I was afraid of that but was hoping someone could tell me in general if it is a name or place or what.

Thank you for looking.

Generally, the writing inside a scabbard has more to do with fitting parts to the blade. I think my sword had my name ガイ パワー pencilled in at that location. I don't clearly remember and I cannot check -- the sword was stolen by a "friend."

I just flipped the image sideways ... it *does* look more like a name.

--Guy

[chen]

Clear photo is need.
My guessing.

[JimW]

I am having problems posting photos, but I am not sure they will help. Chen, can you tell me what the three charters you are guessing mean.

Thank everyone for their interest.

[JimW]

here is the photo

[GHP]

... can you tell me what the three charters you are guessing mean.

Dunno if Mr. Chen's guess is good or not ... it does not "sound" Japanese:


虎 Tiger
桂 katsura tree, aka Cercidiphyllum japonicum and Japanese Judas Tree.


--Guy