The arsenal marking shown here consists of a five pointed star with a circle in the center. Unknown company name but under Kokura supervision. The other is knwon as the hourglass logo due to the shape being similar to an houglass. This arsenal marking is composed of two logos. Kokura arsenal from the years of 1936 to 1945. The Arsenal marking remained the same bu the name was changed. One in the center while the others are spread on the sides. The arsenal marking consists of four balls. It is possible that other companies produced the item. It is importan to note that these may not be all the markings found in the Japanese bayonets. The following are pictures showing some of the markings found in Japanese Arisaka bayonets used during WWII. In some cases the cross guard was also stamped with the arsenal logo, however this case is not very common. Additional markings such as serial numbers may be found on the pommel. Japanese WWII bayonets were stamped with the arsenal marking at the base of the blade. They are not usually found in the middle of the tang. Markings of this type are most often found near the base of the tang or near the end section.
Stamped on Samurai swords with machine made blades. The paint used for these markings is usually green, red or white. These type of markings are found on WWII Samurai swords.
More than likely this is a serial number. This picture shows manufacturing markings painted on the tang of a Samurai sword. This stamp is found in a Samurai sword of WWII vintage. The symbol of the Japanese Imperial Army. Often times the name of the master will be found on the opposite side of where this inscription is found. additional information may include the location and the name of the sword maker. This type of markings usually indicate the date in which the sword was manufactured. For additional information on how to read the markings of Samurai Sword. The following table provides some examples of how the swords can be marked. These blades can be hand-made, just like the Samurai sword, therefore it can have the same type of markings. Other swords that can have markings in the tang include the ofifcer parade swords. There are exceptions to this rule, specially with machine made blades. Most of the markings are found in the tang area.
This information is brought to you courtesy of a provider of military antiques and collectibles to private collectors, museums and educational institutions. Sometimes in the shape of symbols, other times by using letters from the alphabet or kanji symbols. The markings are inscribed in different ways. things such as blade strength, location of manufacturing, unit of issue, etc. The blades of swords, knives and bayonets are often marked to indicate different type of information.
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