Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte Archive edge nicks and contact marks

edge nicks and contact marks on the fullsize medal

the valley in red wool

when he joined No

loss of gilt around edges

WWII German Identification Tag - Aluminum

Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte Archive edge nicks and contact marksAn 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.