Never did I think so many Japanese swords would come into my life, but a second this year from an antique store, while traveling in Virginia (I don't collect swords or Japanese WWII)! I only know enough to recognize just a little bit. This is a Japanese WWII Officer sword. When I removed the handle - it has markings on both sides, which is very odd (to me). I have highlighted them in white chalk. What do the markings mean? It was missing the wooden peg in the handle when I bought it.
The sword was sold to the antique store from a WWII Veterans estate (no history). It is in beautiful condition, although the blade does have scratches from use (or abuse). There is a faint wavy "hamon" line at the edge of the blade (if I am describing that correctly. Other than that, I know it is an officer sword, and the first I have ever owned.
Thank you for the assistance once again.
The sword was sold to the antique store from a WWII Veterans estate (no history). It is in beautiful condition, although the blade does have scratches from use (or abuse). There is a faint wavy "hamon" line at the edge of the blade (if I am describing that correctly. Other than that, I know it is an officer sword, and the first I have ever owned.
Thank you for the assistance once again.
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