Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Tsuba Province of China as the war continued

as the war continued

maker marked “FERD

obverse illustrating a downward-pointing sword being thrust into a rock

(Kyffhäuser-Denkmünze für 1914/18)

Bonn am Rhein) on reverse

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Tsuba Province of China as the war continued1. Tsuba, iron, stylize floral or plant inlays in copper, traditional mokko gata shaped, smaller flank hole for kozuka hitsu and kogai hitsu, 79. 55 mm (w); 2. Decorative Tsuba, Mokko shape, incorporates sukashi floral designs and lattice patterns, 82. 96 mm (w); 3. Tsuba, Imperial Japanese navy, number 199 on reverse, specialised design for Kai Gunto (Navy sword), 50. 86 mm (w); 4. Tsuba, iron, featuring a dragon design, Jakushi school, with