Germany, Empire. An Imperial War Ensign “Reichskriegsflagge” Pennant visually-hidden The handle is of multi-piece

The handle is of multi-piece construction

noted as "undesirable" and "not likely to become an efficient soldier"

suspension marked "D

magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and with dual narrow fullers running the majority of the length of side

suspended by an enameled yellow flower of Chrysanthemum in silver gilt with reverse featuring Japanese characters

Germany, Empire. An Imperial War Ensign “Reichskriegsflagge” Pennant visually-hidden The handle is of multi-piece(Reichskriegsflagge Schiffchen). 1903 1919 pattern. An elongated triangle, constructed of printed rayon blended fabric, the obverse and reverse with the 1903 1919 pattern of the Reichskriegsflagge (War Ensign of Germany), with two red and white intertwined strings for mounting, measuring 263 mm (w) x 155 mm (l), in better than very fine condition.