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I am looking for assistance in identifying and providing a bit of history for a Japanese Army Officer's sword that was captured on May 29, 1945 in the Philippines during WWII. We believe the Makers Mark identifies the Maker as Yoshichika Minamoto, but we cant identify the rest of the characters on the tang.

The attached photos show the only characters found on either side of the tang. I haven't been able to located a temper line on the blade either.

Thank you for your assistance.

Warren