Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte Auction the bottom of the strap

the bottom of the strap is entirely constructed of black wool

Private James MacKinney Turner

He is also on record as having seconded the promotion to Captain of C

bronzing still present on obverse with the reverse very clearly silvered

Benjamin sailed on the S

Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte Auction the bottom of the strapAn Imperial Japanese Police jitte, featuring a 285 mm long magnetic metal shaft with a blunted tip and six edges. The base of the shaft features a single kagi (hook) 90 mm in length. The tsuba is constructed of a separate piece of patinated bronze and presents as a stylized chrysanthemum flower. The handle is constructed of magnetic metal, and is wrapped in ray skin. The jitte completes with a magnetic metal pommel with an integrated suspension loop.