Hammer

£2,800

WW2 Showa Period Japanese Officer’s “Surrender” Sword with accompanying Paperwork & Provenance.

A scarce near complete grouping, this being the sword of Lieutenant Yosuida an Artillery Officer of the Southern Army. Comprising: Sword, this with a 27 inch polished blade of good quality. The tang with maker’s stamps, indicating made by O-Gawa Kanekuni of Noshu Province. The hilt with military mounts the pommel with a family “Mon” indicating Yosuida. Housed in painted metal scabbard. The sword retains original sword knot and brown leather field cover for the handle. The scabbard with original linen surrender label giving details of the original owner and his unit details. Good clean condition ... The sword is accompanied by the original Certificate of Possession allowing 14763319 Sergeant R Brown to have the sword issued by the Special Investigation Branch May 1946 ... A photograph of Sergeant Brown and Lieutenant Yosuida ... Silk Japanese Prayer flag with signatures. Overall condition is near Very Good a very complete and comprehensive grouping. Interpretation of tang markings and surrender label accompanies the lot.

The regimental number indicates that Sgt Brown was service with the General Service Corps. The interpretation of the markings on the tang and label are supplied by the vendor. Potential buyers should satisfy themselves to the accuracy of the interpretation before bidding.