Japan, Empire. A Shakudo Dragon Fuchi & Kashira (Hilt Collar & Pommel) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac beside the interior left breast

beside the interior left breast is embroidered Japanese writing in orange thread

Footnote: The Merit Star for the Investigative Police was founded in Chile in 1990 as part of the organic law of military system of decoration

before the arrival of Maximilian I

The Norimitsu family can be related back to Sakonshokan Nagamitsu

measuring 90 mm (w) x 131 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. A Shakudo Dragon Fuchi & Kashira (Hilt Collar & Pommel) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac beside the interior left breast( ). A matching set of hardware for an edged weapon, consisting of a finely crafted Fuchi (hilt collar) and Kashira (pommel), constructed of silvered brass, depicting a pattern with dragons bearing gilt accents, measuring 39 mm (w) x 23 mm (l) and 34 mm (w) x 18 mm (l), very fine condition.