Mizuiro
Samurai Retainer
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1944 Gunto sword? Can anyone tell me what this is?
Well, my mother's godfather passed away two weeks ago and we're slowly distributing his belongings to those who knew and loved him.
He served as a naval officer during WWII on the U.S.S. Farenholt and when he returned from Japan in 1944, it seems he brought this with him. It's about a centimeter shorter than a foot in length, and I also included the little kanji on the hilt. I'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF SOMEONE COULD TRANSLATE THAT FOR ME! I've no hope. The blade is of good steel and it has that wavy quality.
Maybe it's American made or not from his travels, even? Who knows! Just hoping someone could let me know a little more.
Well, my mother's godfather passed away two weeks ago and we're slowly distributing his belongings to those who knew and loved him.
He served as a naval officer during WWII on the U.S.S. Farenholt and when he returned from Japan in 1944, it seems he brought this with him. It's about a centimeter shorter than a foot in length, and I also included the little kanji on the hilt. I'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF SOMEONE COULD TRANSLATE THAT FOR ME! I've no hope. The blade is of good steel and it has that wavy quality.
Maybe it's American made or not from his travels, even? Who knows! Just hoping someone could let me know a little more.
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