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

the bottom of the strap is entirely constructed of black wool

Benjamin sailed on the S

originally was pin back award

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

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.