Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte GTRexclude / 1919" on the reverse

/ 1919" on the reverse

2nd Class with Swords (silver gilt and enamels

the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation

CUMBERLAND) Naming is officially impressed in large black capitals

as part of efforts to engage with the West and adopt Western-style diplomatic practices

Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte GTRexclude / 1919" on the reverseAn Imperial Japanese Police jitte, featuring a 285 mm long magnetic metal shaft with a blunted tip and six edges. The base of the shaft features a single kagi (hook) 90 mm in length. The tsuba is constructed of a separate piece of patinated bronze and presents as a stylized chrysanthemum flower. The handle is constructed of magnetic metal, and is wrapped in ray skin. The jitte completes with a magnetic metal pommel with an integrated suspension loop.