Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword United Republic of (Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz

(Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler Verdienstkreuz

with a silvered central applique with a Stahlhelm superimposed in the centre

evidence of wear on cover

This book is considered to be the most serious and detailed publication on the subject of Ottoman medals and orders

measuring 12 mm (w) x 15

Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword United Republic of (Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler VerdienstkreuzA sword, c. 1875, featuring a steel blade measuring 48. 0 cm in length, set into a wood handle with brass fittings, the total length measures 64. 2 cm. A small hand etched squirrel is present on the ricasso, the blade is sharp with small areas of discolouration and contact. The handle is black stained wooden, slightly squared and thinner near the pommel, measures 160 mm, and shows wear due to use and age. The blade is contained in a metal magnetic