Japan, Imperial. A Wakizashi with Scabbard Archive obverse illustrating crossed rifles backed

obverse illustrating crossed rifles backed by a target

and Returned from Active Service

suspended from a single-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar with a correct reproduction ribbon

2) A Ernst Ludwig Archduke of Hessen Military Merit Medal

the bill from the local newspaper for placing the obituary

Japan, Imperial. A Wakizashi with Scabbard Archive obverse illustrating crossed rifles backedAn wakizashi, measuring 64. 5 cm in total length including the tang, with a blade length of 50. 0 cm from the tip to the hamachi (notch of sharp edge). The blade features a very sharp kissaki (point) with gentle sori (curvature) and sharp ha (cutting edge) with very minor scratches and imperfections throughout the blade. The short tang bears two mekugi anas (rivet holes), and is unsigned. The two thin seppas (washers) sit between the throat of the