Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic secured in place by four

secured in place by four rivets

(Verdienstorden für WIssenschaft und Kunst) Instituted 30 July 1873

likely the Battle on Mont Sorrel which was fought in the Ypres Salient

1945 Other sources and newspapers list approximately another 10 Female recipients

the cross is superimposed by an enameled blue anchor

Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic secured in place by fourA small fighting tanto, with bronze tsuka (handle) featuring floral patterns and a dragon in relief, the tsuba in once painted zinc, a steel blade measuring 21 cm (inclusive of habaki), measures 30. 5cm in total length, sharp kissaki (point of blade) but relatively dull blade, The scabbard, in bronze gilt, features four high relief bands with floral and bird patterns (partridge and peacock), the hangers have broken off, measures 24 cm, exhibiting gilt