Japan, Empire. A Konotori Oriental Stork Tsuba (Hand Guard) certificate_of_authenticity 98th Infantry Battalion

98th Infantry Battalion

The blade is met at the upper crossguard by a blackened leather washer fitting securely at the base

the underlying stiff framework on the sidewalls wrapped in a gold-colored nylon

air services suffered

suspension arch marked “F

Japan, Empire. A Konotori Oriental Stork Tsuba (Hand Guard) certificate_of_authenticity 98th Infantry Battalion(). A Tsuba (hand guard) depicting a scene with multiple oriental storks, constructed of blackened bronze, consisting of a disc with three openings, decorated with a nature scene with lighter and darker accents, unmarked, measuring 80 mm (w) x 84 mm (l), in very fine condition.