richardrose9967

Hi again, I need help with this sword. I believe the date is showa 1928? The maker is where I need help, Yama or Taka, then Moto the third I can't find. The last is ichi, or itsu. What do you all read. Sword is in gunto mounts Boy these things can drive you nuts. Rich

Hi guys, I have had this sword for some time .I had the translation done and still not sure of the maker or if the blade is real. It needs a polish. What should I do next before I spend a bunch of money on it. Regards Rich

Thanks everyone, My father inlaw was on general MacArthur staff and one of the first U.S military into the Imperial Palace. He got the sword at this time.

This is the tang of a sword my father inlaw brought back in WW2, late 1944 Shin Gunto fittings. Can someone translate the date and maker. My guess is Nobumitsu is the maker, Showa ? May.? I can 't figure the year. He was a great American.