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Hi guys,
I recently purchased this item from an antique dealer, who said that he believed it to be a Japanese Naval Police Sword from around 1900-1910. Overall length in scabbard is 29 inches, or 74 cm. Can anyone confirm this? Brian |
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It could be a police saber or civil officials sword. See my webpage at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/civilian.htm I do not believe it is a military sword. See the military swords page at: http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/military.htm I also think the date too early. More likely from the 1930-45 period. Rich S The Japanese Sword Index http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm |
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Glad to see that this is not chinese cr@p.
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![]() ![]() ![]() I bought this some time ago, rough shape but cheap. It was identified by some Japanese collectors as a policeman's sword. The mounts and such on yours are slightly different, so it could be Naval Police, so I concur at least that it's legit and some sort of Police. Supposedly military have a Chrysanthemum on the pommel, and civilian have a cherry blossom. |
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I am pretty sure that this is simply a police sword. The stamped message on the guard says "Yamaguchi-ken (Prefecture) No. 1415". I see no evidence of military usage - and it certainly does not seem to have the fouled anchor on bottom of the scabbard which is - as I recall - the crest seen on navy police and prison guard swords. The circle crest on the side of the back strap is a police mark as is the 5 stem star on the strap.
Peter |
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Thanks for the information, you have been most helpful.
Brian |
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