Stained Linen Tag Attached To Wakizashi With Japanese Inscription

[dnmmilo]

G'day Guys,

 

I've got a Wakizashi with a heavily stained linen tag with a handwritten inscription in Japanese written on it.  I'd be really grateful if someone could translate it for me.

 

I have also included some photo's of the sword.  The fittings on the Tsuba are heavier than others I've held.  Is it possible these are better quality than the sword?

 

Cheers David

 

[Brian]

Interesting little wakizashi. What is the blade length?

The tag will be a surrender tag with an owner's name and address most likely.

 

Brian

[dnmmilo]

Cheers Brian,  I'll measure it tomorrow and let you know.  It would certainly be interesting to know what it says.  David

[dnmmilo]

G'day Brian, 

 

The blade length to the edge of the habaki is 456mm.  I've also added another photograph of the inscription on the tag in the hope that someone is able to read it.  Cheers David

[dnmmilo]

G'day,

 

Are there any other angles that I need to photograph this tag in to allow for translation.  Grateful for any assistance.

 

Cheers David

[dnmmilo]

G'day guys,  Any chance of some assistance translating this tag.  If I need to send additional photos just let me know.  Many thanks David

[lonely panet]

the book Japanese SWORD SURRENDER TAGS by Richard Fuller will help alot 

 

regards H

[Brian]

I don't think there is enough visible and clear enough to make it out. Maybe a few characters, but they might be meaningless without the others filling in the big picture.

 

Brian

[dnmmilo]

Thanks Brian, Hamish.  I'll try and get some clearer an more detailed pictures.  Cheers David