mnrivrat48

Thanks for all the information so far. I will try to post some more photo's soon. I am not familiar enough with these swords to judge workmanship, although this blade looks very comparable to a couple other early Japanese swords I have looked at. (of very good quality) It will take me a couple days to retrieve photo's for posting. (they are on my computer at a different location) I realy appreciate the assistance !

I'm new to the board and hope the pictures come thru OK. I need whatever help I can get for translation of the tang characters on this sword. It is a WWII Army . The tang has enough pitting that I had some trouble getting clear photo's . Whatever can be identified I would appreciate input.