My small Japanese collection.

[rbminis]

独歩一五五
Doppo 155 [I'm not certain of the exact translation, but I'd say "Independent Infantry 155"

田中光正*
Tanaka Mitsumasa [or Kōshō]

*Alternate pronunciations for 光正:
光正 (こうしょう) Koushou [-]
光正 (こうせい)K ousei [given name]
光正 (てるまさ) Terumasa [given name]
光正 (みつただ) Mitsutada [-]
光正 (みつまさ) Mitsumasa

--Guy

Thank you Guy!
That would coincide with the response I received on WAF, as well as from Tom here in post #13
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...nese+NCO+Sword
"the name looks like Tanaka Mitsumasa (left side) single step 155 (independent army 155???)"
Ralph.

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Like it a lot. Great display. I especially like that you took care to drape the flag over the dowel in order to preserve it better.

Thank you!
Ralph.

[DougB]

Hi Ralph is this one of the items you brought over to the last militaria fest at Roys? Crazy nice display BTW.

[rbminis]

Hi Ralph is this one of the items you brought over to the last militaria fest at Roys? Crazy nice display BTW.

Hi Doug,
Thanks!
No, this is another sword that I own. I will make a point of bringing it to the next one.
Ralph.

[Scout]

Hi Doug,
Thanks!
No, this is another sword that I own. I will make a point of bringing it to the next one.
Ralph.

I see what you did there

[SteveR]

You have a good eye for creating a display. The blade appears to be an older contract blade.

[timothy]

Wonderful display! timothy

[rbminis]

You have a good eye for creating a display. The blade appears to be an older contract blade.

Thank you very much Steve!
The blade is hand forged but not signed so, it is difficult for me to tell the age.
Ralph.

[rbminis]

Wonderful display! timothy

Thank you Timothy!
Ralph.

[António Fragoeiro]

Beautiful sword and outstanding display.
Cheers
Nuno

[rbminis]

Beautiful sword and outstanding display.
Cheers
Nuno

Thank you Nuno!
Ralph.