19Benno Posted March 4, 2019 Report Posted March 4, 2019 Hi all, new member here. Im am doing some research on the Japanese surrender at Morotai as i believe through family connections to General Blamey that i may possibly be in possession of the Sword surrended by Lt Gen Teshima, Commander 2nd Japanese Army on September 9th, 1945. I am by no means knowledgeable of Japanese swords and would like some assistance in how to recognise the sword and its value. Any assistance would be grateful. 2 Quote
Shugyosha Posted March 4, 2019 Report Posted March 4, 2019 Hi Benno, I think you need to post some more details, including some pictures of the entire blade and fittings (including any tassel which varied in colour depending on rank) and supporting paperwork. If the blade has a signature it will be beneath the hilt and you will need to take this off by removing the retaining peg - if it is more complex than a bamboo peg that simply pushes in and out then you might want to get some instructions as to how to remove it rather than damage it. Ultimately, it boils down to whatever paperwork that you might have or be able to discover that ties the sword to Teshima. Even without this, if it is a quality blade it may have some value but that will depend on the maker, its age (it might not be a wartime blade) and its condition. It is not unusual for older blades to be carried to war and one might reasonably expect that a higher ranking officer might have one of these or a better quality modern blade rather than the standard mass-produced blade. Otherwise, welcome to the forum and I hope we can have a look at a piece of your family history. If you are able to add your given name to your posts then you will be compliant with forum rules as we go by those rather than a handle. 3 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 4, 2019 Report Posted March 4, 2019 Eagerly awaiting photos of this sword! Quote
David Flynn Posted March 4, 2019 Report Posted March 4, 2019 G'day Benno, first of all, do you know how to strip it? If so, some photos of the blade and esp. the tang would be good. Quote
Mister Gunto Posted March 4, 2019 Report Posted March 4, 2019 Benno, As mentioned above, we'd need photos and any documentation you have to assist your further. Here's a couple links on how to properly dissassemble (and care for) a Japanese sword: https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/care/handling.htm https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/care.htm There are also lots of tutorials on YouTube. Quote
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