Japan, Empire. A Shakudo Dragon Fuchi & Kashira (Hilt Collar & Pommel) certificate_of_authenticity a large brass post located

a large brass post located above the insignia designed to receive the hole in the weather flap

constructed of cotton

In grayish-blue cotton herringbone twill (HBT)

loss of finish evident in addition to the absent pinback

A short time later

Japan, Empire. A Shakudo Dragon Fuchi & Kashira (Hilt Collar & Pommel) certificate_of_authenticity a large brass post located( ). A matching set of hardware for an edged weapon, consisting of a finely crafted Fuchi (hilt collar) and Kashira (pommel), constructed of silvered brass, depicting a dragon and flower pattern, measuring 36 mm (w) x 22 mm (l) and 33 mm (w) x 18 mm (l), very fine condition.