Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic each constructed of sterling silver

each constructed of sterling silver with gilt

1945 Other sources and newspapers list approximately another 10 Female recipients

Edgar Faure

5 mm inclusive of its cap

In bronze gilt and of fine quality manufacture

Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic each constructed of sterling silverA 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