Japanese and Related Swords updated February 25, 2008 |
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Artillery | Cavalry | Cadet | Field and Staff | Infantry | Medical and Payroll |
Miscellaneous | Militia | Musician | Naval | NCO | Society |
Below are the images of the major military (and related ethnic) swords - and some civilian swords - commonly found in Japan and immediate surrounding areas.
Many of these swords will fall into the Miscellaneous category.
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List of Books: |
Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths: From 1868 to the Present |
100 selected tsuba from European public collections: Catalogue |
Japanese Sword-Fittings: And Associated Metalwork (Baur Collection) |
Classical Weaponry of Japan: Special Weapons and Tactics of the Martial Arts |
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Artillery Swords |
Cadet or Military Academy Swords |
Cavalry Swords |
Field and Staff Officer's Swords |
Infantry Swords |
Medical and Payroll Swords |
Militia Swords |
Miscellaneous Swords |
Musician Swords |
Naval Swords |
Non-Commissioned Officer's (NCO) Swords |
Society Swords |
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