Help With Maker Marks On Wwii Sword

[Sakcollectors]

Hello, I picked up a WWII Sword from a Vet and was looking for help on identifying the blade, when it was made and by who. The blade is 26 1/2 inches long. The Tsuka is a blue wrap. The Saya is black and the Fuchi is made out of brass. Also, any info on the WWII mounts would be helpful. Thanks in advance for any opinions. Regards, Don

[Stephen]

Noshu ju ? ? Yasunobu saku

 

dont find one in MS for showa

[Bruce Pennington]

Seki stamp just under the Habaki.

 

Handle looks like it was rewrapped at some paint - gold paint same’ and plain fuchi.

 

It’s a Type 98 Officer sword.

[Ray Singer]

Perhaps Tomonobu (友信).

[SteveM]

↑　Yes, 濃州住大矢友信作

 

Noshū-jū Ōya Tomonobu saku.

 

WWII smith. 

[Stephen]

TOMONOBU (友信), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – “Tomonobu” (友信), real name Ōya Kyōichi (大矢供一), born December 1st 1899, son of Kanenobu (兼信), he worked as guntō smith and died October 12th 1967

 

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