Thread for the Compilation of Kanji Slogans and Translations

[GHP]

Yeah, but this one is kinda easy:

文明二年
Bunmei ni-nen
1470

長船則光
Osafune Norimitsu

--Guy

[PeteJ]

I saw the other tangs so I figured to put it here but it seems I already have an answer, Thank you Guy! Now comes the fun trying to find out if the blade is actually from that era and smith.

[Stu W]

I saw the other tangs so I figured to put it here but it seems I already have an answer, Thank you Guy! Now comes the fun trying to find out if the blade is actually from that era and smith.

And for that you should start a thread and have the sword guys take a look ...

Regards,
Stu

[PeteJ]

And for that you should start a thread and have the sword guys take a look ...

Regards,
Stu

I definately will, thanks Stu

[2xEnvelopment]

Can anyone tell me the name, or message inside of this Sakura? It's drawn on a Yosegaki flag....

[Nick Komiya]

Those are the 6 characters standing for the military code of conduct, including "Sincerity" see post 4 of this thread http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=349674

[navalgunner]

Great info

Thank you for posting!