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3rd December 2009, 10:17 PM
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Location: The Netherlands
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Glad to see that this is not chinese cr@p.
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5th December 2009, 03:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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  I bought this some time ago, rough shape but cheap. It was identified by some Japanese collectors as a policeman's sword. The mounts and such on yours are slightly different, so it could be Naval Police, so I concur at least that it's legit and some sort of Police. Supposedly military have a Chrysanthemum on the pommel, and civilian have a cherry blossom. |
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5th December 2009, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
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I am pretty sure that this is simply a police sword. The stamped message on the guard says "Yamaguchi-ken (Prefecture) No. 1415". I see no evidence of military usage - and it certainly does not seem to have the fouled anchor on bottom of the scabbard which is - as I recall - the crest seen on navy police and prison guard swords. The circle crest on the side of the back strap is a police mark as is the 5 stem star on the strap.
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7th December 2009, 08:22 PM
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Thanks for the information, you have been most helpful.
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