This video announces the release of "Swords of the Emperor," a collector's identification guide to Japanese military swords from 1873-1945, written by John E. Plimpton and published by Headstamp Publishing. The book covers a wide range of swords, including those for the army, navy, civilian, court, diplomatic, firefighter, and police institutions, detailing design patterns, grades for different officer levels, and decorative elements. It is presented as a comprehensive resource with over 600 pages and 2,000 photographs, drawing heavily from Plimpton's extensive collection.
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