Id Of Swords From The Korean/Japanese War And Ww11.

[irocz86]

I'm new with swords and could use some help to verify just what I think they are I have two different swords one I believe is Koren officer sword and a ww1 Samurai with matching NOs.  

[John A Stuart]

I moved this to the correct sub-forum. John

[Shamsy]

Japanese looking one is a Type 95 NCO sword. Unfortunately the poor quality of the photos tells me nothing about it. You need to provide a picture of the numbers on the blade, and check very careful on the fuchi (ummm... black collar thing just after handle before handguard) for markings. We need very clear photos of both sides to see if there are markings.

 

The sword is certainly not samurai but in some manners imitates the traditional katana. However, it is almost entirely machine made. They're still very collectible mind.

 

Not in a position to look up the second one and the dress swords hold no interest to me, so I have no tacit knowledge to share.

[Bruce Pennington]

Agree with Steve on the Type 95. I'm away from home and don't have my books, but the first one appears to be Japanese Type 19'ish with 5-7-5 upper level Imperial Household flower.

[Geraint]

Dear Ronald.

 

Please add your name to your posts.  The smaller example is identified as "1911 pattern Hannin (Junior) Officials sword of the Government General of Korea".  (Fuller and Gregory)

They go on the say that the sword should be considered rare.  It too is a purely ceremonial sword.

 

All the best

[irocz86]

I took a few more pictures the samurai is the only one with Numbers.

 

Ron

[Shamsy]

Hi Ron,

 

The Type 95 Katana (still not a Samurai) is mid production and not Gifu or Seki. Probability suggests Suya as the manufacturer. Would need to see fuchi to determine much more.

[Bruce Pennington]

Looks like it still has dried cosmoline on the blade, or is it paint?

[Shamsy]

Or varnish perhaps Bruce? I have a Yasumitsu that was completely covered in varnish after the war to preserve it. It looked very much like this.