Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic reverse impressed 255 PTE

reverse impressed 255 PTE

maker marked H

whitened sheepskin with the natural hide to the exterior and the white sheep’s wool to the interior

along with a serial number of “463545” and a magnification factor of “7 x 50”

but the second to receive papal approval

Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic reverse impressed 255 PTEA 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