General Hisaichia Tanaka's sword, which he gave to General Harwood Bowman at the Japanese surrender in China at the end of World War II.

According to the notes that accompany the image, the samurai sword is over 600 years old. Also included is a certificate of authenticity signed by General Tanaka; it is written in Japanese.

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General Hisaichia Tanaka's sword, which he gave to General Harwood Bowman at the Japanese surrender in China at the end of World War II.
fulltopic Alabama Photographs and Pictures
Bowman, Harwood C., ca.1895-1962; Tanaka, Hisaichia; Daggers & swords; World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel; World War, 1939-1945--Peace; World War, 1939-1945--Treaties
description According to the notes that accompany the image, the samurai sword is over 600 years old. Also included is a certificate of authenticity signed by General Tanaka; it is written in Japanese.
spelling Q0000012251, Q0000012252 - Q0000012254Q12251, Q12252 - Q12254General Hisaichia Tanaka's sword, which he gave to General Harwood Bowman at the Japanese surrender in China at the end of World War II.According to the notes that accompany the image, the samurai sword is over 600 years old. Also included is a certificate of authenticity signed by General Tanaka; it is written in Japanese.19451940-1949Bowman, Harwood C., ca.1895-1962; Tanaka, Hisaichia; Daggers & swords; World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel; World War, 1939-1945--Peace; World War, 1939-1945--TreatiesStill image; TextPhotographs; CertificatesAlabama. Department of Archives and HistoryAlabama Department of Archives and History public information subject files - Alabamians at warSG017125v7332Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130English; JapaneseThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH h600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/photo/id/32328
title General Hisaichia Tanaka's sword, which he gave to General Harwood Bowman at the Japanese surrender in China at the end of World War II.
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