Engraving on bronze bell

[Smitty29832]

I recently acquired an old bronze bell that has Chinese engraving on it. I was told it came off a South Korean train but I have no way of confirming that. I'd appreciate it if someone could translate the engraving for me but I don't see a way to insert a photo. Thank you.

[Smitty29832]

I recently acquired an old bronze bell that has Chinese engraving on it. I was told it came off a South Korean train but I have no way of confirming that. I'd appreciate it if someone could translate the engraving and meaning for me. Thank you.

 

 

[Publius]

皇紀二千六百年記念

Celebrating the 2600th anniversary of the (Japanese) Imperial reign (= A.D. 1940)

 

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_imperial_year and https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/紀元二千六百年記念行事 (in Japanese).

 

 

[Smitty29832]

Does that mean the bell is from 1940 or do I have that incorrect?