Japan, Empire. Four Sets of Fuchi & Kashira Hold Their service reflected the demanding

Their service reflected the demanding nature of frontier warfare

On the edge of the cap is a tan-coloured faux leather sweatband

metallic catch on right obverse allows clock to open with hinge revealing black notched magnetic metal wind-up mechanism stamped “8 TAGE” (“8 Days”) “10 STEINE” (“10 Stones”)

1916 for service overseas

owner-attributed SS dagger remains in an extremely fine condition

Japan, Empire. Four Sets of Fuchi & Kashira Hold Their service reflected the demanding1. Fuchi & Kashira, in toned Shakudo, featuring military motifs as well as floral design, gold overlay, Fuchi measures 37. 74 mm (l) x 21. 90 mm (w) Kashira measures 34. 10 mm (l) x 18. 25 mm (w); 2. Fuchi & Kashira, in toned Shakudo, copper centre, featuring a blossom design with gold overlay, Fuchi measures 38. 32 mm (l) x 23. 23 mm (w) Kashira measures 34. 23 mm (l) x 16. 21 (w); 3. Fuchi & Kashira, in toned Shakudo, blackened copper centre,