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ARTIFACT: This is an exquisite Japanese patriotic chopstick box with an aviation motif. The box is a mix of dark and light woods with the silhouettes of two planes and a sun gracing the lid, which slides for access. VINTAGE: Circa World War II...

E-mail or call for more information. SUBJECT: This is a Japanese equipment tag. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: About 2-1/4” in width by 1-1/8” in height. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Silver-plated brass. ATTACHMENT: Double screw...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s or early World War II Japanese leather clamshell holster for a Type 14 Nambu semi-automatic pistol. This holster is rare in that not only is it named to the Japanese officer it originally belonged to, but also to the...

ARTIFACT: This is a Japanese fireman's axe/hook from the Edo period, also known as a "tomiguchi". The blade is triangular and used as a pick. The long oaken handle is ringed at intervals with steel, reinforced with rods of the same, and capped off at the...

ARTIFACT: This is a Japanese Type 32 Otsu transport soldier's sword. The Otsu was an abbreviated version of the Type 32 "Ko" cavalry sword, made beginning in 1899, through the World War I era, and up until 193The Otsu was used by Japanese enlistees in...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II 7th Class Order of the Rising Sun medal hanging from a red and white ribbon with matching lapel stud showing a red cross. The award dates from 1875 and was given to both civilians and members of the military. The badge...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Order of the Auspicious Clouds, Manchukuo, 4th Class. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt & enameled Sterling Silver. ATTACHMENT: To be suspended from a ribbon (not present). MARKINGS: None. ITEM...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful example of a World War II Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class. The Order was established in 1875 and is second only in prestige to the Order of the Chrysanthemum. This decoration is in heavy enameled silver on a silk...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Imperial Japanese Army service hat star for officers and enlisted men. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 7/8" in height and 1" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Copper-plated brass...

ARTIFACT: This is an Imperial Japanese Navy petty officer collar or shoulder strap anchor in brass. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 11/16" in height and 1/2" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass. ATTACHMENT: Bendable prongs...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Japanese hat star. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: About 1" in width by 1" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass. ATTACHMENT: Double bendable prongs. MARKINGS: None. ITEM NOTES: This is from a large collection which...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Japanese rank insignia in red and gold with two silver stars. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: About 3/4" in width by 1-1/2" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Plated brass stars on cotton ribbon and cotton fabric...