Ww2 Showa Blade And Fittings But With Hamon

[matthew]

Thanks for all the input ,I'm finding it very interesting , I have been looking closely at the sword and noticed a badge on the handle mount , I have posted a picture , is this a family name/mark ?

[ROKUJURO]

Matthew,

yes, that is a KAMON, a family badge. They were widely used and after the SAMURAI era also by commons, so it will probably be difficult to relate it to the family of the former owner. I have tried myself to give a sword back, but to no avail.

[PNSSHOGUN]

Looks like the Oda clan blossom, used by many Samurai families.

[Geraint]

Dear Matthew.

 

So what you have is a nice example of a shingunto with a Showa blade, signed and of some interest, (There were at least three Kanetaka so some research here but it's not Matsuda Kanetaka).

 

The koshirae is in good condition, it has a rank tassel and a silver mon on the kabuto gane.  

 

All in all a very nice package.

 

Enjoy.

[vajo]

Matthew you have a fine piece. Congratulations.

 

Best

 

Chris

[matthew]

  On 11/17/2017 at 8:35 AM, Geraint said:

Dear Matthew.

 

So what you have is a nice example of a shingunto with a Showa blade, signed and of some interest, (There were at least three Kanetaka so some research here but it's not Matsuda Kanetaka).

 

The koshirae is in good condition, it has a rank tassel and a silver mon on the kabuto gane.  

 

All in all a very nice package.

 

Enjoy.

Thankyou and thank all that have helped me understand this sword

[matthew]

  On 11/17/2017 at 10:44 AM, vajo said:

Matthew you have a fine piece. Congratulations.

 

Best

 

Chris

Thankyou chris and thanks for your input regarding the sword , I'm amazed at how much feedback ive had , great forum !

[Baka Gaijin]

Hi Matthew your Kamon looks to be Maru ni Moko. 

 

Moko means Melon and Maru ni means contained within a circle.

 

Cheers

[matthew]

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