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Translation Request: Passed Down Sword

G23fm

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26 May 2013
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My uncles father was in Japan during WWII and someone he came into contact with sent him this sword.
We were trying to figure out what some of these symbols mean underneath the handle.
Any help is appreciated
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What's carved on the sword tang

豫州青雲子久次作
Yoshū Seiunshi Hisatsugu/Kyūji* saku
made by Seiunshi Hisatsugu/Kyūji in Yu Province

*久次 is a male given name, and the readings Hisatsugu and Kyūji are both possible.

昭和二十年五月日
Shōwa Nijūnen Gogatsu hi
May, 1945
 
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