Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba certificate_of_authenticity silk cloth on reverse very

silk cloth on reverse very loose

similarly marked with eight notched

The interior features an eight panel brown leather liner

Bronze Grade (in bronze with red enamels

Footnote: The III Class War Decoration is a small laurel wreath without enamel that surrounds the centre medallion

Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba certificate_of_authenticity silk cloth on reverse veryIn iron, the obverse bears a scene with birds and trees, 71. 9 mm (h) x 69. 9 mm (w), some light gilding on obverse and reverse, in very fine condition. Footnote: A tsuba is a hand guard placed between the hilt and the blade on a Japanese sword to protect the hand and help balance the weight of the weapon.