Then again .... the sunburst might represent the Army. That badge was used on the front of caps:
current ebay
--Guy
Then again .... the sunburst might represent the Army. That badge was used on the front of caps:
current ebay
--Guy
It is an interesting sword and definitely not a style you see everyday. I wonder if Dawson's has this particular sword backstrap pictured? It does have that Colonial vibe to it, but nothing I remember being connected to territories outside of Japan proper. Maybe a domestic service sword connected to the greater colonial government body? It will be interesting to get to the bottom of what kind of official/officer it belonged to.
Tom
Unfortunately, the gentleman who gave it to me didn't have a back story to it. He said his father was a state-trooper and often confiscated/ had weapons surrendered to him. He amassed quite a collection before he passed and this sword was the last thing left.
Looks like an interesting Sword, look forward to a definitive answer.
Cheers
Hangarman
It is definitely a Meiji/Taisho period Army mounting.
BOB
LIFE'S LOSERS NEVER LEARN FROM THE ERROR OF THEIR WAYS.
Google is my friend. So you're saying my new sword dates from 1868-1926?
Thanks, Bob and Guy!
I'm nervous to do so... but I'm eager to check out the tang!
Similar Threads
Bookmarks