IJASWORDS Posted October 25, 2020 Report Posted October 25, 2020 When I started collecting Gunto, I had a corner of my room dedicated to WW2 Japanese swords, with a back drop of a soldiers signed personal flag, and a going to war banner. These banners celebrated a family or communities pride in sending a loved one off to war. They look great as a wall decoration behind your swords. Beautiful calligraphy on silk. Any one interested can find them in the for sale section. 5 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 25, 2020 Report Posted October 25, 2020 Mine are in my Dad's gun cabinet. Nothing classy. 7 1 Quote
Michaelr Posted October 25, 2020 Report Posted October 25, 2020 Here are a few pictures of a room that I am in the process of setting up in my new home. I always collected WW2 military and a few years ago said “ I just want one Japanese Sword” LOL . Look at me now. Hope you enjoy. MikeR 8 Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted October 25, 2020 Report Posted October 25, 2020 I have a set up in my office, there is more to the left... But it is a work in progress... 4 1 Quote
vajo Posted October 25, 2020 Report Posted October 25, 2020 What the hell Bruce is that sacred sword in the left corner? 😁 It is better to store the swords horizontally so that the oil does not accumulate at the top and drips into the saya 2 Quote
BANGBANGSAN Posted October 25, 2020 Report Posted October 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Michaelr said: Michael That small banner "皇纪二千六百年 " is inverted.It should be like the photo I posted. 1 Quote
Erwin Posted October 26, 2020 Report Posted October 26, 2020 Hi all just used an old japanse worn out butchers table to display love seeing all you pictures, great initiatives have a great day erwin 7 4 Quote
Leen Posted October 26, 2020 Report Posted October 26, 2020 Nice pictures everyone. I still am in the process of decorating my study/ workplace at home. Lots of cool ideas here 🙏 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Posted October 28, 2020 For a nice Japanese military display, there is nothing nicer than to have a collection of WW2 Japanese medals with the display. Japanese medals are arguably some of the most ornate and beautiful ever made, most of pure silver. Particularly if they are in their original presentation boxes, some have original papers. I have spent years finding the best examples, of campaigns, celebrating the Emperor, killed in action, wounded in action etc etc. When I have worked out a value, they will be in the for sale section. And free gifts with purchase thrown in as well. 8 2 Quote
lonely panet Posted October 29, 2020 Report Posted October 29, 2020 ohhhh the golden kite is nice Quote
Bryce Posted October 30, 2020 Report Posted October 30, 2020 G'day Guys, Unfortunately where I live it is seasonally very dry and dusty and then very hot and humid, so I never leave my swords out. I keep my sword collection in a set of drawers I had specially made for the job. Cheers, Bryce 8 2 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted October 30, 2020 Report Posted October 30, 2020 Great idea, especially with the locks. Might have to look into to something like that myself. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 30, 2020 Report Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/25/2020 at 10:16 AM, Ontario_Archaeology said: set up in my office Matthew, What is that skinny, straight gunto? My first guess would be a child sword, but it has a tassel, and the blade seems as long as the adult gunto above it. Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted October 30, 2020 Report Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said: Matthew, What is that skinny, straight gunto? My first guess would be a child sword, but it has a tassel, and the blade seems as long as the adult gunto above it. That is the parade light weight gunto. This is a closer shot of the light weight with the gunto above... I can take better pictures in a week when I return home Edited October 30, 2020 by Ontario_Archaeology 1 2 Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted January 20, 2021 Report Posted January 20, 2021 It's been a lot more than a week but here are some extra photos... Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted January 20, 2021 Report Posted January 20, 2021 Also here are better pictures of my display. I plan on using more "special pattern" propaganda kimonos to backdrop the rest of my collection.... 7 1 Quote
BANGBANGSAN Posted January 20, 2021 Report Posted January 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Ontario_Archaeology said: Also here are better pictures of my display. I plan on using more "special pattern" propaganda kimonos to backdrop the rest of my collection.... Can you show us the writing on that Type helmet? Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted January 20, 2021 Report Posted January 20, 2021 6 hours ago, BANGBANGSAN said: Can you show us the writing on that Type helmet? 4 1 Quote
BANGBANGSAN Posted January 20, 2021 Report Posted January 20, 2021 Thanks for sharing ,very cool ! Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 I replaced the red fabric with the kimonos and I think it looks better, what do you guys think? 2 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted January 21, 2021 Report Posted January 21, 2021 Bit busy for my eyes but an interesting display. 1 Quote
Ooitame Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 All good setups, and good items. The helmet with the writing is cool! Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 Not exactly gunto display but ever since I saw the guide Stegel made in the General tassels thread, I thought it would make a good format for a display. 4 1 Quote
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