Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi Hold a traditional built in step

a traditional built in step fitting

A Seldom Awarded Order of the Construction of the Polish Republic - In solid Gold and enamels

and include some loss of finish to the canister and fatigue of the leather fixtures

each hinge secured via three screws

with machine embroidered script “Kreta” in lemon-yellow threading

Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi Hold a traditional built in stepA Japanese Wakizashi of the Edo Period (specifically Osaka Shinto period of 1596 1781), measuring 495 mm in total length including the tang, with a blade length of 380 mm from the tip to the hamachi (notch of sharp edge). The blade features a sharp kissaki (point) with gentle sori (curvature) and sharp ha (cutting edge) with several small notches along the blades ha. The tang bears a single mekugi ana (rivet hole) which appears to have been larger and