Steindaddie Posted March 27, 2013 #1 Posted March 27, 2013 This officer's sword was broght home by a marine who captured it during the battle for Okinawa.
Steindaddie Posted March 27, 2013 Author #2 Posted March 27, 2013 Etched on the hidden portion of the handguard is the officer's abbrieviated name or his nickname "Taka".
Steindaddie Posted March 27, 2013 Author #4 Posted March 27, 2013 Now to a different theater of war, a bring back from a soldier of the 87th Inf Div. Flag measures approximately 6'x3' and is actually a banner meant to hang as shown. (There is a broomstick run through the top)
Steindaddie Posted March 27, 2013 Author #5 Posted March 27, 2013 He signed the banner, and also brought back an armband.
ludwigh1980 Posted March 27, 2013 #6 Posted March 27, 2013 The sword is very nice. looks like it has a Kamon (small silver seal or crest) on the pommel. Have you popped the handle off to see what kind of blade it has? Terry
Steindaddie Posted March 27, 2013 Author #7 Posted March 27, 2013 It does have a crest - a chrysanthemum. And while I did carefully remove the handle, I know nothing about samurai swords or blades.
mmerc20 Posted March 28, 2013 #8 Posted March 28, 2013 Was there a signature or some sorts on the "tang" or any writing at all? It is possible that it could be blank too, but my guess is with a family mon it is probably an ancestral blade. Mike
Awheeler Posted March 28, 2013 #9 Posted March 28, 2013 Be care full never to touch the blade! the oils from our hands are naturally acidic. I recommend you buy a 12 dollar sword cleaning kit from ebay to keep it looking so nice.
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