hmultimedia Posted March 11, 2014 Report Posted March 11, 2014 Hey guys, This date format has me stumped! The Kanji between 3 and 8th I can't even find? Usually I'd press on but with lack of clarity in the photo and some Kanji I've never seen help would be awesome Cheers Matt Quote
george trotter Posted March 11, 2014 Report Posted March 11, 2014 Matt, It seems to be: 10 3 year (fancy way of writing nen) 8 month 10 4 day regards, Quote
hmultimedia Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks George! Fancy Kanji to beginners is a bit rough, so this works out to be 13 years into the period ( top 2 kianji ) August the 24th? Anyone have an idea on the period? Matt Quote
george trotter Posted March 11, 2014 Report Posted March 11, 2014 Hi matt, !3th year 8th month 14th day...I didn't realise you were asking about the period name also...I think that a stylised Showa may be correct...maybe if you tell/show us a bit of the sword and mounts we could be more positive? Regards, Quote
hmultimedia Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Posted March 12, 2014 Hi George, Yes, you're right.. I looked through the book I have Modern Sword Smiths 1868 - 1945 and it's definitely showa! Thanks for your help! So if I'm correct the date would be August 14th 1939? Matt Quote
runagmc Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 1938 ---- 1926 counts as 1st year of Showa... Quote
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