Japan, Empire. A Shakudo Dragon Fuchi & Kashira (Hilt Collar & Pommel) Province of China very fine quality

very fine quality

the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “63” for maker Steinhauer & Lück

This may be a trial piece

Stephen on obverse with Hungarian“A Hazaert” (Translation: For the Homeland)

the reverse with a handwritten inscription and addressed to a recipient in Koblenz

Japan, Empire. A Shakudo Dragon Fuchi & Kashira (Hilt Collar & Pommel) Province of China very fine quality( ). 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 pattern with dragons bearing gilt accents, measuring 39 mm (w) x 23 mm (l) and 34 mm (w) x 18 mm (l), very fine condition.