Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard visually-hidden The volume measures 260 mm

The volume measures 260 mm (w) x 350 mm (h) x 58 mm (d)

In bronze gilt medal with Gold hardware

It is signed in blue ink by Major and Wing Commander of the Schnellkampfgeschwader (Fast Bomber Wing) 210

Hessen: War Honour Decoration (bronze

Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard visually-hidden The volume measures 260 mmA 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