Japan, Empire. A Shakudo Dragon Fuchi & Kashira (Hilt Collar & Pommel) visually-hidden A matching set of Heer

A matching set of Heer Gebirgsjäger Unteroffizier tropical shoulder straps

measuring 260 mm (w) x 90 mm (h)

It states that Obergefreiter (Senior Lance Corporal) Erich Musilek of the 4th Battery of Artillery Regiment Großdeutschland is awarded the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords on November 26

1940 at the RCAF Recruiting Centre in Windsor

reverse presents a pin assembly and maker’s cartouche for Johann Schwerdtner Wien

Japan, Empire. A Shakudo Dragon Fuchi & Kashira (Hilt Collar & Pommel) visually-hidden A matching set of Heer( ). 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.