This video is a book review of "Swords of the Emperor: A Guide to the Identification of Imperial Japanese Swords, 1873 – 1945" by John Plimpton, published by Headstamp Publishing. The book covers a less-studied period of Japanese swordmaking, detailing the evolution of military, police, diplomatic, and court swords. It features over 2,000 photographs and archival material, illustrating both traditional and modern sword types, including specific examples like the 1873 Japanese Marine sword and the Gensuitō gifted to King George V. The review highlights the book's value for collectors, curators, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in Japanese military history and sword identification.
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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