Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard visually-hidden In bronze gilt medal with

In bronze gilt medal with Gold hardware

while still being posted to RCAF Station Sea Island

A hardcover book containing detailed information on the close combat clasp

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

Hildebrand 94

Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard visually-hidden In bronze gilt medal withA 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