Wakizashi in occupation period souvenir mounts? Advice needed pls.

Rich · 9th August 2011, 01:58 PM

I've "heard" (can't verify) that these type swords were "Judges" swords or Magistrate swords from the Meiji period (at least the mounts). Basically badges of rank. It may be that the lower set of mon (nearest the fuchi) are screw type; also the top set may be also. Might try to see if the lower set unscrews and then try to remove the blade. I had one similar done is all brass mounts with the same mon all over it.

Rich S

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9th August 2011, 01:58 PM	#2
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	I've "heard" (can't verify) that these type swords were "Judges" swords or Magistrate swords from the Meiji period (at least the mounts). Basically badges of rank. It may be that the lower set of mon (nearest the fuchi) are screw type; also the top set may be also. Might try to see if the lower set unscrews and then try to remove the blade. I had one similar done is all brass mounts with the same mon all over it. Rich S