Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword United Republic of This book is considered to

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

Straps are constructed of khaki colored heavy fabric

measuring 12 mm (w) x 15

evidence of wear on cover

1916" below and numbered "6005" at the lower right

Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword United Republic of This book is considered toA 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