Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba certificate_of_authenticity with a national eagle holding

with a national eagle holding a wrathed mobile swastika in its talons

tarnished and worn

similarly marked with eight notched

Footnote: The III Class War Decoration is a small laurel wreath without enamel that surrounds the centre medallion

Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba certificate_of_authenticity with a national eagle holdingIn iron, the obverse bears a scene with birds and trees, 71. 9 mm (h) x 69. 9 mm (w), some light gilding on obverse and reverse, in very fine condition. Footnote: A tsuba is a hand guard placed between the hilt and the blade on a Japanese sword to protect the hand and help balance the weight of the weapon.