Japanese katana sword, 1940
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Japanese katana sword, 1940
Japanese katana sword, 1940. With scabbard. Blade mounted in service, tachi-style mounts of World War Two. Surrendered by Gen Tamoto, Japanese Commander, to Lt Col A K Crookshank, OBE, 6MLI, 20th September, 1945, Bentong, Pahang State, Malaya. Signed blade shows area of filing and scratches. Blade is inscribed in Japanese and translates as: ?OKITSUGU ISSHIN made this blade of Manchurian steel. In springtime in the 17th year of the sexagenary cycle in the Showa period. ?Associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Date: 1945
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Blade Mounted Mounts Scabbard Surrendered Katana Tachi
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Japanese Katana Sword from World War Two, Surrendered by Gen Tamoto to Lt Col Crookshank in 1945 This evocative image showcases a Japanese katana sword from the year 1940, complete with its original scabbard. The blade, mounted in the tachi-style of the time, bears the marks of its military service during World War Two. The sword was surrendered by Gen Tamoto, a Japanese commander, to Lt Col A K Crookshank, OBE, of the 6th Queen's Own Hussars (6MLI), on the 20th of September, 1945, in Bentong, Pahang State, Malaya. The signed blade displays the inscription "OKITSUGU ISSHIN," which translates to "Okitsugu Isshin made this blade of Manchurian steel." The inscription also includes the date "in the 17th year of the sexagenary cycle in the Showa period," which corresponds to the spring season in 1932. The association of this katana sword with World War Two, specifically the Far East campaign from 1941 to 1945, adds a significant historical context to the image. The sword's journey from the battlefield to the hands of Lt Col Crookshank represents the end of a chapter in the conflict and serves as a poignant reminder of the events that transpired during that period. The blade exhibits signs of filing and scratches, which are indicative of its use in battle. The sword's tachi-style mounts, with their intricate details and patina, further enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the image. This Japanese katana sword, with its rich history and intriguing provenance, is a captivating testament to the past.
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