ww2shingunto Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 Gday everyone! This would be my first post and Im hoping it raises some interest. This is a Type 98 captured in PNG by Australian troops towards the end of the war. It still has the Kamon on the handle. It is one I have no knowlage on whatsoever. The sword blade seems to be water tempered, undated and unstamped, possibly made prior to or in 1940, during which stamping was introduced, etc.. It is signed Kanekuni, possibly Ogawa but Im not that in touch with his style and at that time he was 15? If it is his then its an early one for sure. Anyway, back on topic, can anyone help with the Kamon? Im hoping the picture uploads properly. Quote
cabowen Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 Please post a picture of the signature... The "mon" is a family name: Mizuno... EDIT: Whoops! Sorry.... Quote
ww2shingunto Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Posted August 2, 2013 Thank you very much for the replies. I will do my research on the family name, any input would be great however! As for the sword blade and fittings here are some more pics, hardly professional but pictures none the less. Quote
ww2shingunto Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Posted August 2, 2013 fussy uploader, hard with 13mp camera. sorry its taking so long Quote
ww2shingunto Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Posted August 2, 2013 I will try to get a better picture of the entire blade tomorrow if requested. Thanks again for the help! Quote
cabowen Posted August 2, 2013 Report Posted August 2, 2013 How about a picture of each side of the complete nakago? Quote
george trotter Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 Hi Mr (name unknown), your "kamon" is in fact not a kamon, which is usually a picture or design. What you have is the actual owners name "Nagano" in kanji within a border. This type of ID is the same as the common hanko stamp used in every house and business to sign a document....so you just have to look up every Japanese officer named Nagano who surrendered in the SW Pacific :D Hope this helps, Quote
Jean Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 Tim, Please sign all your posts by a first name and an initial as per the board rules. Thanks in advance. Quote
ww2shingunto Posted August 3, 2013 Author Report Posted August 3, 2013 This sword was not surrendered willingly, I doubt I would be able to find the officers name. If I find out the battle in which it was captured, that may help. I was also under the impression that mons etc were removed by the owners before surrendering their weapons? Im continuing my research and if by chance I do get an answer I will post it. Tim Blackburne Quote
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