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[yockey5]

Need help to identify and to read inscription on a very old sword. Pics are @ Yesterdays Weapons and War Use forums
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Don

[gwsiii]

I don't know a bit about swords, but I'll post it here if someone can translate. Trey

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[teiko41]

yockey5

My wife translated what she could see in the picture.
Starting at the left: This is a person's name, ISHIDO (last name), TERUHIDE (first name). Japanese always reverse things.

There is more characters at the right of the picture that she cannot see. If you can post or send me a picture of those characters we may be able to get the full meaning. email donhulme@msn.com

Hope it helps

Don

[gwsiii]

Don, thank you so much. Every little bit helps. Much thanks to your wife as well. I have some markings on a sword that I'll post later this weekend if you think you can get her to take a look at them too. Thanks again! Trey
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[Brad B]

Ishido Teruhide is listed on page 171 of Slough's book "Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945". He made medium to high grade Showa-To (oil quenched blades) and medium grade Gendai-to (hand forged, water quenched).

[gwsiii]

Thanks Brad, I've got most of the books on rifles and pistols but virtually nothing on swords. Trey
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