UBB.threads Forums General Militaria Japanese Militaria Forum Officers Sword with capture papers and bamboo tube

Here is my find for the weekend. The sword is not in great shape, but I love stuff that is documented, and the shipping container makes it even better.

The sword is signed, but I still need to research it. I think the soldier that sent it home was in the 43rd Infantry Div, but still confirming.

What do you think?
(Hopefully pic will work)
-Ray

Here are some close ups of the markings.
-Ray

Nice sword. I have an old sword withthe handle wrap very much like yours. Could we see a better pic or the handle please?

Harry

Thanks.
The handle is all wood. Appears to have been made as a field replacement for the original.
Can't tell if it was done before or after it was captured, but it looks quite old and looks like it was made for use rather than appearance.
-Ray

its a mantetsu blade made in manchuria

quote:

Originally posted by nickn2:
its a mantetsu blade made in manchuria

Thanks! Any idea on age of the blade?
-Ray

1940`s

Thanks. I guess I should have been able to figure that out when you said it was made in Manchuria. My brain wasn't quite in gear.

-Ray

they are quite sort after

Given the condition isn't very good, I assumed any value would come from the interesting papers and shipping tube. The blade is dark, but doesn't seem to be pitted.

Any idea what the blade is worth in this condition? (I do not plan to sell, but curious)

Should I do anything to conserve or restore the blade?
-Ray

in its present condition $600-800

Thanks!
Nice to know.
-Ray