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A friend of mine took pictures of this sword from his late uncle's estate. His uncle served in WWII (that much is known), but not his whereabouts and when. I know absolutely nothing about swords. From the pics posted, can anyone make out what it might be (or represents) and whether it is real or a replica. Can request more pics.
Sword pictures here!
Looks like a German dress sword. Can't really see the details even of the martial markings. An eagle or what is on the guard?
I would say it is a Japanese dress sword as this one from the net 1940 example has similar features especially the chrysanthemums on the handle and hand guard the one you have could be WWI or WWII but I would go with a latter date 30-40's
I have seen lots of these in the Oman but who knows who made them. Very British looking without the Gold, so highly probably a British Company IMHO
Could be a Persian derivative from the Shamshir called the Turkish Kilij!
+1 vote for Japanese. Katana style sword tip.Quote:
Originally Posted by CINDERS
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Looking at pics online I have to agree with Cinders now. I need to see the emblem on the grip spine though...not the initials...Quote:
Originally Posted by CINDERS
Spotted this in an antique shop about a month ago. Similar?
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../OWokH2W-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../2VJ6eRZ-1.jpg
Japanese. Those flowers are cherry blossoms. The swords were not imperial issue (chrysanthemum). Why cheery blossoms on just about all swords up until WWII I will have to find out. ‹Œ“ú–{’é‘—¤ŠCŒR ŒR“ Military Swords of Imperial Japan (Gunt)
Agree with the latter image being probably a Cherry blossom but the original one looks like a Rose...........probably an English Rose and a steel making manufacturer from the Yorkshire area of England to boot. They made swords for numerous countries including Turkey and most of the Arab States.
Well I haven't a clue about swords in general and Japanese swords in particular.
So I would like an answer to the following question: IF a Japanese sword WHY initials TK in Western (Roman) script?
Patrick could it be a presentation sword from say pre WWII before the stuff hit the fan for the world.
Agreed, so I asked for more and closer pics. The OP hasn't been back since the beginning though, read the first couple answers and then scooted...Quote:
Originally Posted by Patrick Chadwick
Because I believe its English manufactured for the client
Pic from Japanese sword website. Since officers had to buy their own swords, why not customize it with initials, in any language. Or a presentation sword.