Japan, Empire. Four Sets of Fuchi & Kashira certificate_of_authenticity clear plastic handle

clear plastic handle

1917 and five days later

silver cypher with hand etched motto Fidelitas (Latin for "Fidelity")

demonstrating moderate material fatigue consistent with wartime use

measuring 123 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. Four Sets of Fuchi & Kashira certificate_of_authenticity clear plastic handle1. Fuchi & Kashira, in toned Shakudo, featuring military motifs as well as floral design, gold overlay, Fuchi measures 37. 74 mm (l) x 21. 90 mm (w) Kashira measures 34. 10 mm (l) x 18. 25 mm (w); 2. Fuchi & Kashira, in toned Shakudo, copper centre, featuring a blossom design with gold overlay, Fuchi measures 38. 32 mm (l) x 23. 23 mm (w) Kashira measures 34. 23 mm (l) x 16. 21 (w); 3. Fuchi & Kashira, in toned Shakudo, blackened copper centre,