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Help with translation of kanji on an old sword

TonyTony

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I'm hoping someone here can help me with this

I think it's a WWII era sword

Many thanks in advance

Regards Tony
 

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関住前川兼継作之

Seki-jū Maekawa Kanetsugu saku kore

Made by Maekawa Kanetsugu of Seki

You are right, it is a WW2-era sword. Note the small "Seki" stamp (関) above the inscription, that indicates it was made at the Seki arsenal.
 
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