Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic without buckle

without buckle

likely the Battle on Mont Sorrel which was fought in the Ypres Salient

Footnote: The Order of the Liberator was the highest distinction of Venezuela and was appointed for services to the country

5 mm inclusive of its cap

Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic without buckleA small fighting tanto, with bronze tsuka (handle) featuring floral patterns and a dragon in relief, the tsuba in once painted zinc, a steel blade measuring 21 cm (inclusive of habaki), measures 30. 5cm in total length, sharp kissaki (point of blade) but relatively dull blade, The scabbard, in bronze gilt, features four high relief bands with floral and bird patterns (partridge and peacock), the hangers have broken off, measures 24 cm, exhibiting gilt